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Location: Whole Foods Los Altos (4800 El Camino Real)

Korean-Inspired Ground Chicken, Cabbage & Bok Choy Bowls

A fast, weeknight-friendly Korean-inspired ground chicken bowl with savory-sweet cabbage, mushrooms, and crisp-tender bok choy over roasted sweet potato. It hits comfort-food notes without feeling heavy, and it uses several March-friendly California vegetables beautifully.

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Ingredients

  • 365 by Whole Foods Market Ground Chicken, 16 oz 1 package $6.99
  • Organic Napa Cabbage about 1/2 small head $1.99
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 bunch/package $2.99
  • Organic White Mushrooms 8 oz 1 package $3.49
  • Organic Orange Sweet Potato 1 large $2.99
  • Organic Green Onion 1 bunch $1.43
  • Lime 1 $0.59
  • Pantry: soy sauce, toasted sesame oil or neutral oil, honey or brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper as needed pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 large Organic Orange Sweet Potato ($2.99) by peeling and cutting it into 1/2-inch cubes. Trim and halve 1 package Organic Baby Bok Choy ($2.99). Thinly slice about 1/2 small Organic Napa Cabbage ($1.99). Slice 1 package Organic White Mushrooms, 8 oz ($3.49), if not already sliced. Thinly slice 3 to 4 Organic Green Onions from 1 bunch ($1.43), separating whites and greens. Zest and juice 1 Lime ($0.59). Mince 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon ginger from pantry.
  2. Roast the 1 large cubed sweet potato ($2.99) on a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper at 425°F for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping once, until browned and tender.
  3. While the sweet potato roasts, whisk a quick sauce: combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the Organic Green Onion bunch ($1.43) and 1 package 365 by Whole Foods Market Ground Chicken, 16 oz ($6.99). Cook, breaking it up, for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Add the 8 oz sliced Organic White Mushrooms ($3.49) and cook 3 minutes until they give off moisture and start to brown. Add about 1/2 small sliced Organic Napa Cabbage ($1.99) and cook 3 to 4 minutes until wilted but still a little crisp.
  6. Pour in the soy-lime sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken and vegetables are glossy. Fold in the halved Organic Baby Bok Choy ($2.99), add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and steam 2 minutes until just tender.
  7. Serve the savory ground chicken and vegetable mixture over the roasted sweet potato ($2.99). Finish with the green parts of the Organic Green Onion bunch ($1.43) and extra lime juice from the 1 Lime ($0.59) to taste.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $16-20

Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein, rich in vitamin A from sweet potato, and full of fiber from cabbage and bok choy. To lighten further, use a little less oil and go heavier on the bok choy.

Drink pairing: If you want wine, go for a juicy Pinot Noir or a dry Riesling. Pinot Noir handles the savory chicken and mushrooms without overpowering them, while dry Riesling plays especially well with the soy-sesame-ginger profile and the slight sweetness of the sweet potato.

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