A fast Korean-inspired rice bowl built around a strong sale item, with caramelized pork bulgogi, sweet-savory roasted delicata squash, and a crisp radish-cucumber topper for freshness. It feels takeout-worthy but uses March-friendly Washington produce.
Details
Ingredients
- Whole Foods Market Kitchens Pork Bulgogi 1 package (about 16 oz) $7.99
- Organic delicata squash 1 squash $1.99
- Organic daikon radish 1 small radish $1.99
- Slicing cucumber 1 cucumber $0.89
- Green onion 1 bunch $1.39
- Lime 1 lime $0.59 each
- Cilantro bunch 1/2 bunch $0.99
- Yellow onion 1 medium onion $1.49
- Cooked rice 2 cups cooked pantry
- Oil, salt, black pepper as needed pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 Organic Delicata Squash ($1.99) by halving it lengthwise, scraping out the seeds, and slicing into 1/2-inch half-moons. Slice 1 medium Yellow Onion ($1.49). Peel and julienne about 1 cup from 1 small Organic Daikon Radish ($1.99). Thinly slice 1 Slicing Cucumber ($0.89), thinly slice 3 Green Onions from 1 bunch ($1.39), chop 2 tablespoons Cilantro from 1/2 bunch ($0.99), and cut 1 Lime ($0.59) into wedges.
- Heat the oven to 425Β°F. Toss the sliced delicata squash with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once, until browned and tender.
- While the squash roasts, toss the julienned Organic Daikon Radish ($1.99), sliced Slicing Cucumber ($0.89), half the sliced Green Onions ($1.39), chopped Cilantro ($0.99), juice of 1/2 Lime ($0.59), 1 teaspoon oil, and a pinch of salt. Let this quick salad sit while the pork cooks.
- Warm 2 cups cooked rice according to your preferred method and keep hot.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 teaspoon oil. Add the sliced Yellow Onion ($1.49) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just softened. Add 1 package Whole Foods Market Kitchens Pork Bulgogi (about 16 oz, $7.99) and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until browned and heated through and the sauce lightly glazes the onions.
- Divide the 2 cups cooked rice between 2 bowls. Top with the skillet pork bulgogi and roasted delicata squash. Spoon the radish-cucumber salad over the side or on top, and finish with the remaining sliced Green Onion ($1.39) and the remaining 1/2 Lime ($0.59) for squeezing.
- Serve hot. Pair with Pinot Noir or off-dry Riesling.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-19
Health notes: About 700-820 calories per serving depending on rice portion. Good protein, fiber from squash and radish, and a lighter feel if you serve with extra cucumber and a smaller rice portion.
Drink pairing: A juicy Pinot Noir works beautifully with the sweet-savory bulgogi glaze, while an off-dry Riesling is excellent if you like a little contrast with the radish and cucumber crunch.