Discover the vibrant flavors of Vegan Beef Bibimbap, a plant-based twist on the iconic Korean comfort food. Packed with colorful vegetables, umami-rich marinated tofu, and a bold, spicy gochujang sauce, this dish transforms traditional beef bibimbap into a vegan celebration of taste and texture. Perfectly balanced with tender sautéed carrots, zucchini, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms, and topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and nori strips, every bite delivers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Served over fluffy white rice, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under an hour and ideal for an impressive yet nourishing weekday meal. Mix it all together for the ultimate flavor explosion! Keywords: vegan bibimbap, Korean cuisine, tofu recipes, plant-based dinner, healthy vegan bowl.
Press and drain the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into thin strips.
In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add tofu strips and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
While the tofu is marinating, prepare the gochujang sauce by combining 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add tofu strips and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté carrots and zucchini until soft, about 3 minutes each, adding more oil if necessary. Set aside.
Briefly sauté the spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook mushrooms in the same pan with a splash of soy sauce until soft, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
To assemble Bibimbap, place 3/4 cup of cooked white rice into each bowl. Arrange tofu, carrots, zucchini, spinach, bean sprouts, and mushrooms over rice neatly.
Drizzle with gochujang sauce and sprinkle with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and nori strips.
Serve immediately, mixing everything together before eating to enjoy all the flavors.
Calories |
1955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 76.1 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12141 mg | 528% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.2 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 98.7 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3530 mg | 75% | |
*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.