How do I make a gluten-free poke bowl with quinoa?

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For all our gluten-free foodies out there, this recipe is for you! Dive into a delicious gluten-free poke bowl with quinoa. Healthy, tasty, and celiac-friendly!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Gluten-free Poke Bowl with Quinoa. Items include:  red chili pepper  protein of choice  quinoa  gluten-free soy sauce  rice vinegar  sesame oil  honey  avocado  cucumber  carrot  green onions
  • red chili pepper 1 small
  • protein of choice as needed
  • quinoa 1 cup
  • gluten-free soy sauce 3 tablespoons
  • rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • honey 1 tablespoon
  • avocado 1
  • cucumber 1
  • carrot 1
  • green onions 4

Take note
Just a quick heads-up: be careful while handling sharp knives and hot surfaces. And make sure to check that all the ingredients you use are truly gluten-free! Let's get started!

1

Cook the Quinoa

First things first, let's cook the quinoa. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. Then, add the rinsed quinoa to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.

2

Prepare the Sauce

While the quinoa is happily simmering away, let's prepare the sauce for our poke bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of gluten-free soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey. You can adjust the proportions to your taste preferences. Once the sauce is well mixed, set it aside for later.

3

Prep the Toppings

Now it's time to prep the yummy toppings for your poke bowl. You can customize it with your favorite ingredients! Slice up 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, and 1 carrot into thin strips. Thinly chop 4 green onions, and if you like some heat, finely chop a small red chili pepper. Set all these colorful ingredients aside, ready to be assembled into poke bowl goodness.

4

Pick Your Protein

Poke bowls traditionally feature raw fish as the protein, but feel free to switch it up! You can use cooked shrimp, cubed tofu, or even grilled chicken. Pick your protein of choice and, if needed, season it to taste with some salt and pepper.

5

Assemble Your Bowl

It's time for the fun part! Grab a large bowl and start assembling your gluten-free poke bowl. Place a bed of cooked quinoa at the bottom, then arrange your protein of choice on top. Add the sliced avocado, cucumber, carrot, green onions, and chili pepper. Finally, drizzle the sauce you prepared earlier all over the bowl for extra flavor.

6

Dig In!

Congratulations, gluten-free gastronomer! Your delectable poke bowl is ready to be devoured. Grab your chopsticks or a fork, give it a good mix, and enjoy the burst of flavors. Happy eating!