This Asian quinoa power bowl with ginger miso dressing is loaded with nutrients and can be thrown together in less than 20 minutes! Get the recipe for this quick and healthy meal to add to your Meatless Monday rotation below.
I am all about the quinoa bowls lately. Give me a base of quinoa and load it up with greens, veggies and a yummy dressing and I am one happy camper! The thing I love most about these superfood power bowls is that they are easy to throw together and the flavor combinations are endless.
The other day, my mom and I took a trip to Trader Joe’s to grab a quick lunch after a workout and I opted for an Asian salad with ginger dressing. It tasted fresh and delicious, yet satisfying, and I knew I had to recreate this meal at home with my own twist on it.
I consider myself to be knowledgeable in the kitchen, but when it comes to Asian flavors, I feel like a complete newbie. Through my studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and diving more into what a plant-based lifestyle has to offer, I’ve learned that there are so many Asian foods and flavors that are full of powerful health benefits!
This recipe calls for two foods that are a newer addition to my kitchen, but foods I definitely want to experiment more with: miso and kimchi. Never heard of either of these things? That’s okay – here’s a quick rundown.
The Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Did you know that approximately 80% of your immune system is found in your digestive tract? Fermented foods have a huge role to play in supporting a healthy gut, strengthening the immune system and improving digestion by balancing the good bacteria with the bad.
Why? They are incredibly rich in lactic acid producing bacteria, commonly found in probiotic supplements. This is why fermented foods are often referred to as probiotic foods. Examples of this include: buttermilk, kefir, sauerkraut and pickled vegetables.
For today’s recipe, we are using:
Miso – a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermenting soybeans with salt and sometimes barley or rice malt (you can also find gluten-free varieties). Miso is most often used to make a savory broth, dressing or marinade.
Kimchi – a traditional Korean condiment that is made from a base of pickled Napa cabbage, radish, scallions and a variety of mild to hot seasonings. I had it for the first time a few weeks ago and swore I wouldn’t like it. But, mixed in with the other flavors of the dish, it adds a nice depth of flavor and crunch!
Related post: 30 Plant-Based Power Bowl Recipes to Fuel Your Day
Okay, now that we’ve taken a little detour for a quick nutrition lesson, it’s time to get cooking!
If you enjoy Asian flavors and are looking to get a little adventurous in the kitchen, then I highly recommend you give this Asian Quinoa Power Bowl with Ginger Miso Dressing a try! Or, you could still play it safe and leave out the kimchi.
This recipe can be made from start to finish in under 20 minutes, but that would even be a stretch, considering most of the time you are waiting for the quinoa to cook.
And if you’re worried about getting enough protein in this meal, have no fear! Between the quinoa and the edamame, this dish serves up approximately 16 grams of protein per serving.
Related Recipe: Almond Curry Buddha Bowl
So what are you waiting for? Add this Asian Quinoa Power Bowl with Ginger Miso Dressing to your Meatless Monday rotation for a quick, healthy and satisfying meal!
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Asian Quinoa Power Bowl with Ginger Miso Dressing {Vegan}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Asian quinoa power bowl with ginger miso dressing is loaded with nutrients. It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be thrown together in less than 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup graded carrots
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup kimchi*
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Ginger Miso Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the uncooked quinoa. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.*
- While quinoa is cooking, make the dressing. Place all of the ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into a jar with a tight fitting lid and set aside.
- When the quinoa is cooked, add 1 cup to the bottom of two bowls. Top the quinoa with the spinach, carrots, edamame, dried cranberries, kimchi, and scallions, dividing evenly between each bowl.
- Drizzle with ginger miso dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- Kimchi is optional if you can’t find it in your local grocery store.
- I use a rice cooker to cook my quinoa which is much easier than the stovetop. If you have a rice cooker, set it to the “quick rice” setting and you are good to go!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 power bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 789mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, asian salad, power bowl, power bowl recipe
The recipe is part of the Meatless Monday link up hosted by The Fit Foodie Mama and Running on Happy, as well as Meatless Monday hosted by Confessions of a Mother Runner and A Whisk and Two Wands.
73 Responses
This is such an awesome nutrient filled dish you put together! Fermented foods are so good for you and your digestive system. If you wanto share it with us at Sunday Fitness and Food Link-Up we would love to have you! Have a great week! I want this bowl for lunch today 🙂
Thanks! I will definitely check this out!
Right away I thought of how healthy and colorful this looks. My mom used to tell me, the more color there is, the healthier it is! And my smartass used to reply back, You mean M&Ms! Haha. This looks great though. YUM!
Hahaha I love it! Yes, M&Ms DO have a lot of color 😉
This looks so delicous! I need to experiment with Asian flavors more too.
Thanks, Julie! It’s so much fun experimenting in the kitchen 🙂
Everything about this looks amazing.. but especially that dressing!! I love when we go out to Asian restaurants and they have the ginger dressing… but I’m sure it isn’t so healthy. Can’t wait to try this 🙂
Thanks, Liz! The dressing is drinkable it’s that good 😉
This looks SO GOOD. I sadly can’t have fermented foods though 🙁
Oh no! I’m sure there is a great substitute for the miso in the dressing!
This looks so delicious! I’m definitely going to have to try that dressing, thanks for the recipe!
It’s a must try and would be delicious on so many things!
This looks SO good!! I’ll have to add it to my weekly rotation!
Thanks, Jackie! Enjoy 🙂
Yum this is my favorite kind of meal! I love all the Asian flavors. Thanks so much for linking up for Meatless Monday
Thanks, Deborah! Love linking up for Meatless Monday 🙂
This looks so delicious and so easy! I just had baby #2 so I’m always looking for easy and healthy recipes for my family. Thanks for sharing!
This is a great post baby recipe! Enjoy!
This looks SO good and like it would actually fill me up. 🙂
Yes! The quinoa is super filling. I love adding quinoa to my salads!
This looks absolutely delicious! I love power bowls… will have to give this one a try!
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Me too! I would have one every day 🙂
Oh how yummy that Quinoa Power Bowl looks! I recently got into eating more fermented foods so now I’m pretty much addicted!
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Yum! Well then you will definitely have to try this recipe!
This sounds so great! I love the combo of flavors you have in this!
Thanks, Leah!
I LOVE ginger miso dressing. Yummmmm! Thanks for linking up 🙂
It is so yummy!! Thanks for hosting!
I can’t wait to try this Carly! Since Chris won’t eat it I will be making tomorrow night. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes!
Whoohoo! Let me know what you think!
This looks like an AWESOMEly DELICIOUS way to have a healthy meal. I definitely want this in my life. 🙂
Yes – it’s such a great thing to have in your life. YUM!
Yummo!! This girl is Asian food obsessed!!! I love it all!
Whoohoo! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious (and good for you too)! Definitely going to have to add this to my lunch repertoire!
x Sarah
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Yes! It is SO good for you!
This is my kind of power bowl, it looks amazing! Thank you for linking up for Meatless Monday and sharing it with us!
You’re welcome! Thanks for hosting!
This looks really good and really filling. I’ll have to save the recipe for later.
These are my favorite kinda of meals- I love putting all my favorite foods in a bowl and covering with a delicious dressing- and this really does look absolutely delicious! Definitely want to try that dressing.
Yes! The dressing is always what makes it. SO yummy!
This bowl looks super good. Of course Id want to add meat, but I definitely want to try this. Will be pinning for later
Chicken would be a fantastic addition to this bowl!
Well this looks perfect! I just love a hearty bowl of yummy deliciousness! This looks beyond perfect! Thanks for the recipe!
Xoxo Cailee!
Thanks, Cailee! Hope you enjoy 🙂
I never know what to add to quinoa – it’s so bland on it’s own. I’ve been doing a greek version – but this is a great option! Thanks! Pinning for later.
I totally agree with you. A greek version sounds DELISH!
This looks AMAZING!! I need to try this recipe out. I love the details that you give about the nutritious part of fermented foods.
XOXO,
Angelle
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Thanks, Angelle! I’m glad you enjoyed the nutrition lesson :- )
Looks really good Carly. This is something I definitely will be trying. Thanks for the recipe.
Cheers.
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