Vegan Bibimbap

Vegan Bibimbap is a vibrant and nutritious Korean breakfast dish, featuring a colorful array of sautéed vegetables, marinated tofu, and a flavorful gochujang sauce served over warm rice. This hearty meal is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients to kick-start your day.

Ingredients

• Cooked short-grain rice - 1 cup (200g)
• Firm tofu - 200g, cubed
• Spinach - 100g, blanched
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 small, julienned
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100g, sliced
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Begin by cooking the short-grain rice according to package instructions, then set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining sesame oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
4. Next, add the julienned carrot and zucchini to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the blanched spinach and stir to combine, seasoning with salt to taste.
5. In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, rice vinegar, and remaining soy sauce to create the bibimbap sauce.
6. To serve, place a portion of rice in each bowl. Arrange a generous helping of sautéed vegetables and tofu on top of the rice.
7. Drizzle the bibimbap sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• High in plant-based protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.

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