Yachae Bibimbap (Roasted Vegetable Bibimbap)

• servings: 2 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed

4 large leaves kale, preferably Russian or Tuscan (6 ounces total), thick ribs removed, thinly sliced

1 small red onion (6 ounces), halved and sliced

1 small zucchini (5 ounces), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced

1 small yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced

6 ounces mushrooms, such as button, cremini or shiitake, stemmed, if needed, and sliced

Fine salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons gochujang

2 teaspoons soy sauce, preferably low-sodium

2 teaspoons granulated or brown sugar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced or finely grated

2 cups steamed white rice

Toasted sesame oil

Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.

Roast the vegetables and eggs: Line a large sheet pan with foil, if desired, and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the kale, onion, zucchini, bell peppers and mushrooms, and, using your hands, toss until everything is lightly coated. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned around the edges. Using a silicone spatula or tongs, push the vegetables into two round nests 4 to 5 inches in diameter, making a shallow divot in the center. If the bottom of the pan looks dry, add a little more olive oil into each divot. Crack an egg into each, and season the top with salt and pepper. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the egg whites are opaque.

Make the gochujang sauce: While the vegetables are roasting, in a small bowl, stir together the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice and garlic until well combined.

To serve, divide the rice between two bowls, top each with a vegetable nest and egg, and drizzle the sauce over top (or serve on the side). Add a few drops of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 589
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Sodium: 851 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 86 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 g
• Total Sugars: 22 g
• Protein: 20 g