Description
Experience the irresistible flavors of Healthy Bulgogi Bowls with Quinoa! This dish combines tender bulgogi, nutty quinoa, and vibrant veggies for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water (for cooking quinoa)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for quinoa)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound broccoli
- 2 tsp grapeseed or olive oil (for roasting broccoli)
- 1 recipe chicken bulgogi or beef bulgogi
- Green onions (sliced, for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- Cook the quinoa with water in a pot, bring to boil, then simmer until all water is absorbed.
- Let the quinoa steam for 5 minutes, then fluff and season with sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Trim and cut broccoli, toss with oil and salt, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Cook bulgogi as per instructions, reducing marinade until slightly thickened.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa, topped with roasted broccoli and bulgogi, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and honey.
Notes
Make sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly for the best texture.
Feel free to replace bulgogi with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Broccoli can be swapped for other vegetables like bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg