A vibrant Boulder-style poke bowl bursting with fresh ingredients—mango, avocado, tofu, and seaweed—set against the stunning summer backdrop of the Flatirons. The ultimate taste of Boulder in every bite.

Boulder’s Ultimate Summer Poke Bowl: Cool, Fresh, and Packed with Local Flavor

Boulder Is Craving Poke—and You Can Make It at Home
Summer in Boulder means sunshine, flatiron hikes, creek dips—and now, fresh poke bowls. With spots like Makai and Motomaki buzzing and locals looking for something light, flavorful, and refreshing, poke has become the unofficial bowl of Boulder’s summer.

But you don’t need to wait in line or drop $20 to get the goods. This DIY Boulder-style poke bowl recipe is fast, flexible, and fits every kind of diet—from clean eaters to creative foodies.

Build-Your-Own Poke Bowl: Boulder Style

This recipe celebrates the bold flavors and health-forward vibes Boulder is known for. Choose your base, protein, toppings, and sauce—and make it your own.

Ingredients (Serves 2):

Base (pick one):

• Sushi rice (white or brown)

• Mixed greens

• Quinoa or cauliflower rice

Protein:

• Diced tofu (for vegans)

• Ahi tuna or salmon (sushi-grade, if using raw)

• Tempeh or grilled shrimp (optional for extra flair)

Toppings (pick 5+):

• Avocado slices

• Mango chunks

• Edamame

• Cucumber (thinly sliced)

• Pickled ginger

• Seaweed salad

• Radish

• Shredded carrots

• Scallions

• Jalapeño slices

• Sesame seeds

Sauce (mix & drizzle):

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)

• Dash of maple syrup or agave

Instructions:

1. Cook and cool your rice or grain base. Or keep it raw with fresh greens.

2. Prep your protein: cube tofu and pan-sear, or use sushi-grade tuna or salmon. (For a Boulder vegan version, marinate tofu in soy sauce and sesame oil for 10 minutes before pan-searing.)

3. Chop and arrange toppings however you like—make it colorful!

4. Whisk the sauce ingredients together and drizzle over your bowl.

5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, grab a fork (or chopsticks), and enjoy Boulder’s summer in every bite.

Why This Bowl Screams Boulder
It’s colorful, healthy, environmentally conscious, and perfect post-adventure fuel. Whether you’re coming off a Green Mountain hike or hanging by Boulder Creek, this bowl gives you the flavor hit without weighing you down.

Plus, with farmers market veggies and local tofu options, you can make it even more Boulder-y.

Poke, Powered by You
This isn’t just food—it’s an expression. Add kimchi, drizzle on peanut sauce, toss in microgreens from the Boulder Farmers Market—whatever fuels your vibe.

Whether you’re a student on the Hill or a weekend warrior coming down from Flagstaff, this is the bowl Boulder didn’t know it needed.

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