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Hawaiian Sweetpotato Poke Bowls

Developed by Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Sports Dietitian.
Poke bowls are versatile, colorful, and oh-so-nutritious. We love adding sweetpotatoes because they bring bright, beautiful color, natural sweetness, and a nutritious boost.
This bowl combines sushi-grade ahi tuna, roasted @ncsweetpotatoes, creamy avocado, shelled edamame, and crunchy cucumbers over hearty brown rice. Top it off with spicy mayo (if you dare!) and sesame seeds for extra flavor. 
Reminder: Raw fish isn’t recommended for those who are pregnant, immunocompromised, or young children — swap in cooked tuna or salmon instead!

Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 581 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large North Carolina sweetpotatoes skin-on 
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil divided
  • 2½ tbsp light soy sauce divided
  • 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 persian cucumbers chopped (or 1 English cucumber)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 small avocados cut into chunks 
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • Garnish: spicy mayo, sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 
  • Cut sweetpotatoes into cubes and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons sesame oil and 1½ tablespoons soy sauce. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a fork. 
  • Cut tuna into cubes and place in a medium bowl. Add rice vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, toss to coat.
  • To assemble the bowls, evenly divide brown rice, marinated tuna, roasted sweetpotatoes, edamame, carrots, avocados, and green onions among four bowls.  
  • Drizzle with spicy mayo and sesame seeds, if desired. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Hawaiian Sweetpotato Poke Bowls
Serving Size
 
1 (2 cups)
Amount per Serving
Calories
581
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25.9
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.8
g
24
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
1053
mg
46
%
Potassium
 
1279
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
 
72.5
g
24
%
Fiber
 
13.6
g
57
%
Sugar
 
7.8
g
9
%
Protein
 
39.5
g
79
%
Vitamin A
 
10098
IU
202
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
100
mg
10
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(2 cups)Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 72.5gProtein: 39.5gFat: 25.9gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1053mgPotassium: 1279mgFiber: 13.6gSugar: 7.8gVitamin A: 10098IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg