High Protein Kimchi Rice Bowls
Spicy kimchi, savory protein and fresh veggies all in one bowl for a balanced, gut-healthy dinner.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1½ lbs ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp minced ginger
Toppings
- 2 medium avocadoes sliced
- 2 cups butter lettuce roughly chopped
- ½ cup cucumber kimchi
- ½ cup radishes thinly sliced
- soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large frying pan on medium heat, add the garlic and ginger and saute for 2-3 minutes or until softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Time to assemble the bowls! Layer the turkey on top of the rice and then add the suggested toppings in whatever amounts you prefer! Drizzle a bit of soy sauce on top, season with salt and pepper if needed and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions
- Other meat
- Instead of ground turkey, you can use ground chicken, beef or lamb. You may also prefer sliced and cooked chicken or beef instead.
- Meat alternative
- If you would like to keep this bowl vegetarian, consider using a plant-based meat alternative or crumbled and sauteed tofu.
- Quinoa, couscous, etc.
- If you aren’t a big fan of rice, feel free to use your preferred type of quinoa, couscous or other whole grain (ex. Barley, buckwheat, etc.)
Dietary considerations
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and nut-free.
- Gluten-free: make sure the kimchi, seasonings and soy sauce you use are gluten-free.
- Vegetarian or vegan: opt for a plant-based protein such as a ground meat alternative or crumbled tofu instead of ground turkey.