Author Notes
Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish with marinated meat and a colorful assortment of vegetables. I decided to make my own take on the dish by making it a KALE and QUINOA bowl instead, omitted the meat (which can be substituted with marinated tempeh or lentil crusted tofu *RECIPE BELOW*), and a ginger, tahini Sriracha dressing (a new favorite). You get a punch of flavors and spices with the healthy satisfaction to your appetite :) —Stacy
Ingredients
- Salad
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1/2-1 bunches
lacinto kale
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1/2 cup
cooked quinoa
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1 cup
red cabbage, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup
edamame (cooked)
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1/2 cup
marinated bean sprouts
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1/2 cup
marinated cucumbers
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Optional: marinated spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, tofu, tempeh, roasted peppers
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marinated seaweed
- Tahini Sriracha Dressing:
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3 tablespoons
tahini
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1-2 tablespoons
Sriracha (Garlic Sriracha is amazing too)
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1
garlic clove (omit if using the garlic Sriracha)
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1
inch knob of ginger, grated
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1 tablespoon
rice wine vinegar
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option: juice of a lemon or lime
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water to thin to desired consistency
Directions
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Wash, spin dry, and thinly slice kale. Massage kale with hands for a few minutes to make it easier to eat and digest.
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DRESSING: Whisk all ingredients together. Thin out with water to desired consistency.
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This recipe is great to double up if you'd like to save to use for another dish or salad for later in the week *
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Marinated Bean Sprouts: Boil water, add salt, and blanch bean sprouts. Drain in cold water for 1-2 minutes. Squeeze to release excess water. Dress with 1 green onion stalk (thinly sliced), 1 smashed garlic, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 tb sesame oil, and salt to desired taste.
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Marinated cucumbers: thinly slice 1 large Japanese cucumber (mandolin works great), Combine cucumber and 1 smashed garlic in a medium bowl. Combine 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/4 water, 1 tb sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt; microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until boiling. Pour hot vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture; stir in sambal oelek. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon, or drain before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
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OPTIONAL (Lentil Crusted Tofu): 1 package of extra firm tofu, pressed for at least 1 hr to release water. Place 3-4 tb pink lentils in a coffee grinder until you reach a coarse ground flour-texture. Add seasoning to lentils of 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp of both coriander, cumin, and sea salt. Cut tofu into bite size cubes and coat with spice and lentil mixture. Add grapeseed oil to a pan and pan fry each side until crispy.
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To Prepare: Add kale to the bottom of the bowl, and mix in the quinoa. Add a heaping spoonfull or two of your assorted vegetables. Add lentil-crusted tofu, if desired. Before eating, drizzle dressing on top and ENJOY! :)
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