Elementor #13537
Kimchi Quinoa Bowl with Fried Egg and Sesame Greens
Try this amazing Kimchi Quinoa bowl to boost your daily intake of natural probiotics. Kimchi is a natural source of lactobacillus, a beneficial probiotic that supports digestion and gut health. For maximum probiotic absorption, this recipe integrates the kimchi at the end-uncooked-so its live cultures aren’t destroyed by the heat.
Ingredients (serves 2):
cup cooked quinoa- 1/2 cup well-fermented kimchi (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup baby spinach (or chopped kale)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 carrot, shredded
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Optional: Gochujang (korean red chili paste) for a spicy kick
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1/2 cup of quinoa under cold water.- Cook in 1 cup water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes or until fluffy.
Step 2: Sauté the Greens
- Het sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add spinach (or kale) and a splash of soy sauce.
- Sauté just until wilted, about 1-2 minutes
Step 3: Fry the Egg
- In another pan, fry 2 eggs sunny-side up.
- Season lightly with salt
Step 4: Assemble the bowl
- In two bowls, divide the quinoa.
- Top each with sautéed greens, shreddd carrot, avocado, and kimchi (uncooked!)
- Add the fried egg on top
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Add a small dollop of gochujang if you like extra spice.
Tips for Probiotic Power
Don’t heat the kimchi – add it cold to preserve the live cultures. Use fermented soy sauce or miso dressing for even more gut health benefits. Most importantly; Enjoy a delicious, healthy meal!
