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Korean Quinoa Bowl

Nov 4, 2022 1 Comment

Korean Quinoa Bowl is a sweet and spicy Korean Quinoa Salad recipe which is healthy, low carb and a perfect Quinoa recipe for lunch or dinner. Its super easy to make and tastes really god!
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Asian Sweet and Spicy Korean Quinoa Bowl makes for a protein packed lunch or dinner recipe! Loaded with veggies and topped with a delicious sauce, this Quinoa bowl is an ultimate meal!

Korean quinoa bowl with Korean gochujang vinaigrette drizzled on top

Quinoa Bowls are my staple lunch. They are super healthy, a great alternative for rice and so versatile to cook.

You can literally make anything with Quinoa. From Breakfast bowls to lunch bowls to casseroles etc.

korean quinoa bowl with korean gochujang dressing on top

Here are some of my favorite Quinoa bowls recipes

  • Quinoa pilaf with cranberries and almonds
  • Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
  • Quinoa and Black Beans (Vegan)
  • Crock-Pot Black Bean and Quinoa Chili
  • Instant Pot Black Bean Quinoa Burrito Bowl with Tofu
  • Roasted Mushrooms with Herby Quinoa
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  • Red Quinoa Bowl
  • Are Quinoa Bowls Healthy?
  • What to Put in Quinoa Bowl?
  • Superfood Quinoa Bowls
  • Ingredients needed for Korean Quinoa Salad
  • How to make Korean Quinoa Salad Bowl
  • Korean Gochujang Vinaigrette
  • Add More Veggies to make this Nutrition rich
  • Can I store Quinoa Bowls?
  • More Quinoa Recipes you'll love
  • Korean Quinoa Bowl

Red Quinoa Bowl

I generally use White Quinoa for my recipes but for today's recipe I have used Red Quinoa.

korean quinoa bowl in a white bowl

Red Quinoa higher in antioxidants than any other kids of proteins. It makes for a great grain to help your heart functioning. Here's more on Red Quinoa health benefits.

It cooks the same as white Quinoa or Tri colored Quinoa and tastes just the same!

Are Quinoa Bowls Healthy?

Well, that totally depends on how you are making Quinoa Bowl. But yes of course, Quinoa is a great pseudo grain so its naturally a better and healthier choice as compared to rice bowls or noodle bowls.

Pack it with veggies and proteins (meat or seafood) of your choice to make it even healthier and nutritious quinoa bowl recipe perfect for lunch or a light dinner!

Wondering if you can eat Quinoa everyday? Yes of course! Know more here.

What to Put in Quinoa Bowl?

Quinoa is so versatile to cook. When you're making it for breakfast, just add a bit of ground cinnamon and maple syrup along with some freshly chopped apples or fruits and it makes for a perfect Quinoa breakfast bowl

For lunch you can do a variety of flavors. Use any condiments you love to flavor your Quinoa Bowl. From Asian sauces to a simple Garlic Butter toss to Lemon flavored Quinoa etc.

You can put any choice of vegetables to your Quinoa Bowl.

Just toss them with salt, pepper and olive oil, saute and its ready to be used in your fluffy quinoa bowl.

Superfood Quinoa Bowls

Quinoa is a pseudo grain which is super healthy and nutritious. It makes for the perfect alternative to rice or heavy carb rich foods.

Quinoa Bowls are naturally healthy and low carb. Packed with loads of veggies and proteins you can make a simple quinoa bowl into a hearty salad or a side dish even!

korean quinoa bowl

Ingredients needed for Korean Quinoa Salad

  • Oyster Mushrooms thinly sliced
  • carrot shredded
  • Persian Cucumber thinly diced into rings
  • Quinoa
  • water to cook Quinoa

for Korean Gochujang salad dressing

  • Gochujang Paste
  • Honey
  • Rice Wine Vinegar
  • Sriracha
  • Sesame Oil
  • Soy Sauce
  • Garlic minced

for garnish

  • Toasted Sesame Seeds. red pepper flakes, lime juice, and Chopped Green Onions for garnish

See recipe card for quantities. Also watch the video of this recipe for a quick visual.

How to make Korean Quinoa Salad Bowl

This easy Quinoa Bowl recipe tossed with a sweet and spicy Korean Gochujang dressing is so easy to make. Its a simple Quinoa salad which has been perfected to make it better and delicious.

korean gochujang vinaigrette

Combine all the ingredients to make the dressing in a bowl. Set aside

cooking quinoa

Rinse and Cook Quinoa in a dutch pot until fluffy. Set aside.

sauteing oyster mushrooms

Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Add the veggies along with the dressing and cook until they caramelize.

korean quinoa bowl

Assemble everything in a bowl. Top with the cooked veggies. Pour the Korean gochujang dressing on top. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve

Remember to rinse the Quinoa in a siever before you use it. Or else it will be a bit bitter to taste.

Hint: You can use any choice of veggies you like to make this Korean Quinoa Salad more veggie packed and nutrition rich.

Korean Gochujang Vinaigrette

This sweet and spicy Korean salad dressing is everything you need to make a boring salad turn into something so delicious and exciting.

You can obviously use it as a salad dressing. Tossing your grains and veggies with this dressing really compliments the taste and texture of Quinoa making it all the more delicious.

Or use it as a dipping sauce: You can easily thicken this vinaigrette a bit by skipping the sesame oil. Use it as a perfect dipping sauce for your dumplings or rolls or samosas.

Add More Veggies to make this Nutrition rich

Leafy Veggies: Cabbage, Bok Choy or Lettuce makes for a hearty addition to any Quinoa Bowl.

Root Vegetables: Roasted Root Vegetables like Sweet Potatoes, Turnip, Radish, Carrots etc, makes for a delicious and hearty addition to this Quinoa Bowl. It makes this Quinoa Bowl more filling and it really compliments the flavor of this dressing.

Can I store Quinoa Bowls?

Store leftover Korean Quinoa Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can refrigerate Quinoa salad for up to a two weeks

I do not recommend freezing this salad as the ingredients do not stand well upon freezing

You can make the Korean Gochujang Vinaigrette and store it in an airtight container int he refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

More Quinoa Recipes you'll love

  • Southwestern Quinoa Black Bean Salad
  • Low Carb Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas
  • Cilantro Lime Quinoa
  • Keto Quinoa Zucchini Muffins
  • Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
  • Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Burgers in Air-Fryer
  • Healthy Quinoa Fried "Rice" with Crispy Tofu Recipe
  • Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
  • Quinoa and Black Beans (Vegan)

Korean Quinoa Bowl

Korean Quinoa Bowl is a sweet and spicy Korean Quinoa Salad recipe which is healthy, low carb and a perfect Quinoa recipe for lunch or dinner. Its super easy to make and tastes really god!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 497kcal
Author: Surup

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Oyster Mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sized carrot shredded
  • 1 medium sized Persian Cucumber thinly diced into rings
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups water to cook Quinoa

for Korean Gochujang salad dressing

  • 2 tablespoon Gochujang Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

for garnish

  • Sesame Seeds
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Lime juice
  • Chopped Green Onions
  • Basil Leaves chopped into chiffonade
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine Gochujang Paste, Honey, Sriracha, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Rice Wine Vinegar, minced garlic, & Sesame Oil. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Rinse and cook quinoa with water in a dutch pot until fluffy and set aside.
  • Heat Sesame Oil in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the thinly sliced Oyster Mushrooms, shredded carrots, chopped Cucumber slices and saute for about 2 min over medium high heat.
    Add the Gochujang dressing,(reserve some for garnish) and toss to combine with the veggies. Once the veggies get caramelized, take the skillet off the heat.
  • Assemble the Korean Quinoa Bowl. Add the base of cooked Quinoa, top with the veggies over it. Pour the Korean Gochujang Salad dressing over the Quinoa Salad bowl. Top with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Korean Quinoa Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 1122mg49%
Potassium 1232mg35%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 5229IU105%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. James says

    November 09, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    Terrific recipe! Absolutely delicious quinoa recipe! Loved loved loved the flavors

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