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Kimchi Brown Rice Bliss Bowls

A bright, savory bowl combining brown rice, tangy kimchi, fresh vegetables, marinated tempeh, and peanut sauce for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • heaping 1/4 cup kimchi see note
  • 1 Persian cucumber peeled into ribbons
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 8 ounces marinated tempeh baked or grilled
  • 1/2 recipe peanut sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 Thai chiles thinly sliced, optional
  • lime slices for serving
  • microgreens for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Divide the cooked brown rice between 2–3 bowls.
  • Top each bowl with a heaping 1/4 cup kimchi, cucumber ribbons, thinly sliced red cabbage, and sliced avocado.
  • Add the marinated tempeh (baked or grilled) to the bowls.
  • Drizzle about half a recipe of peanut sauce over each bowl, reserving extra sauce on the side.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds and the thinly sliced Thai chiles, if using.
  • Serve with lime slices and garnish with microgreens if desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • measuring cups
  • serving bowls

Notes

  • I like Mother In Law's Vegan Kimchi for this recipe.
  • It is easy to find at Whole Foods and natural grocery stores.
  • If you're vegan or vegetarian, read the label because many kimchi contain fish products.