Spicy Kimchi Quinoa Bowls
These spicy kimchi quinoa bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner. They're quick, easy, and super healthy, packed with protein, fermented veggies, and greens!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 2 teaspoons kimchi "juice" the liquid from the jar
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free tamari
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
- 2 cups kale finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions for garnish optional
- Fresh ground pepper for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and saute for 30 - 60 seconds until fragrant. Add the quinoa and kimchi and cook until hot, about 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in kimchi juice, tamari and hot sauce if using. Turn to low and stir occasionally while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a separate skillet, cook the eggs on low until the whites have cooked through but the yolks are still runny, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Steam the kale in a separate pot for 30 - 60 seconds until soft.
- Assemble the bowls, dividing the kimchi-quinoa mixture and kale evenly between two dishes. Top with green onions and fresh pepper if using.
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Notes
This recipe is easily doubled for a larger crowd or for having leftovers to take to work.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6930IU | Vitamin C: 82.3mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4.7mg