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Kimchi Brown Rice Bliss Bowls

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Kimchi Brown Rice Bliss Bowls are a vibrant fusion of Korean-inspired flavors featuring nutty brown rice, spicy kimchi, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet gochujang sauce. Packed with nutrients and texture, this bowl is satisfying, colorful, and energizing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 2 cups spinach or kale, lightly sautéed or steamed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • Protein options: 4 fried or poached eggs, or 1 block (14 oz) tofu or tempeh, or 1 lb grilled chicken/shrimp
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Shred carrots, slice cucumbers, and lightly sauté spinach or kale in a bit of sesame oil.
  3. Pan-fry tofu until golden or prepare your preferred protein such as an egg, chicken, or shrimp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
  5. Divide brown rice among serving bowls.
  6. Top each bowl with kimchi, carrots, cucumber, spinach or kale, avocado, and protein.
  7. Drizzle the gochujang sauce over the top and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use tamari and gluten-free gochujang for a gluten-free version.
  • Swap honey for maple syrup to keep it vegan.
  • Try adding roasted seaweed, peanuts, or crispy shallots for crunch.
  • Store components separately and add avocado and sauce fresh before serving.
  • Enjoy warm, chilled, or at room temperature.

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