Description
A colorful and nourishing Korean-inspired rice bowl, Vegan Bibimbap features sautéed vegetables, crispy tofu, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, all served over warm rice. It's a comforting and customizable plant-based meal.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small zucchini, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 cup spinach
1 cup firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions and keep warm.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat and cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides, about 7–10 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté each vegetable (zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, spinach, and bean sprouts) separately with a bit of vegetable oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt for 2–3 minutes each. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and gochujang to make the sauce.
- Divide the cooked rice between bowls and neatly arrange tofu and sautéed vegetables on top.
- Drizzle the gochujang sauce over the bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Mix everything together before eating for the best flavor experience.
Notes
Swap tofu with tempeh or seitan for variation.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Add kimchi or red chili for extra heat and tang.
Store leftovers in separate containers for up to 3 days.
Reheat rice and tofu before assembling; sauté veggies briefly to refresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
