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Healthy-Bulgogi-Bowls-with-Quinoa-Recipe

Healthy Bulgogi Bowls with Quinoa

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Korean

Description

Enjoy Healthy Bulgogi Bowls with Quinoa, a delightful bowl featuring savory marinated bulgogi, fluffy quinoa, and roasted broccoli. Perfect for quick dinners!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 pound broccoli
  • 2 tsp grapeseed or olive oil
  • 1 recipe chicken or beef bulgogi
  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Honey

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Cook rinsed quinoa in 2 cups of water; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until absorbed for 10-15 minutes.
  • Let quinoa steam for 5 minutes off heat and then fluff with a fork, mixing in sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C), prepare baking sheet, and trim and cut broccoli.
  • Roast broccoli on baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until tender and charred.
  • Prepare bulgogi as per your recipe and reduce the marinade if needed.
  • Combine cooked bulgogi with reduced marinade and assemble bowls with quinoa and broccoli.
  • Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and honey.

Notes

Always rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
Use tamari for gluten-free options.
Substituting brown rice or cauliflower rice is easy if quinoa isn’t available.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg