Heart-Healthy Fried Tteokbokki
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Heart-Healthy Fried Tteokbokki, a lighter spin on the classic Korean comfort food. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a guilt-free treat, this recipe swaps out heavy ingredients for heart-friendly alternatives like olive oil, low-sodium gochujang, and soy sauce, while still delivering the bold, spicy-sweet punch this dish is famous for. Delightfully chewy Korean rice cakes are stir-fried with garlic, carrots, and spinach, then coated in a velvety sauce sweetened with honey for a nourishing twist. Finished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this quick and easy dish is packed with vibrant colors and nutrient-rich goodness. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight meal for health-conscious foodies craving the taste of Korea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Korean rice cakes
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 2 Green onion, sliced
- 1 Carrot, thinly sliced
- 100 ml Water
- 100 g Fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
Soak the Korean rice cakes in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them.
In a large non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Drain the water from the rice cakes and add them to the pan, stirring to coat with the garlic-infused oil.
Toss in the thinly sliced carrot and sauté for an additional 3 minutes until slightly tender.
In a bowl, mix the low-sodium gochujang, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and about 100ml of water to create a sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the rice cakes and vegetables, stirring well to ensure everything is coated.
Increase the heat to medium-high and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and rice cakes are cooked through.
Add the fresh spinach and sliced green onion into the pan and stir gently until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Serve hot, and enjoy your heart-healthy Fried Tteokbokki with a side of steamed vegetables for an extra boost of nutrients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1510 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.6 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1330 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
