Korean Vegan Bibimbap

Korean Vegan Bibimbap is a vibrant and nutritious rice bowl, featuring a colorful array of sautéed vegetables topped with a flavorful sesame-soy sauce. This dish brings together a medley of textures and tastes, making it both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Cooked short-grain rice - 1 cup
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams, blanched
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
• Bean sprouts - 100 grams
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onion - 1, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add sesame oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the julienned carrots and zucchini. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
5. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
6. In a separate pot, briefly blanch the bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes, then drain.
7. To assemble, place the cooked rice in two bowls. Arrange the sautéed mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, spinach, and bean sprouts on top of the rice in sections.
8. Drizzle soy sauce and gochujang over the top. Sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
9. Serve immediately, mixing the ingredients together before eating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• High in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes fullness.

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