Turkey Kolbassa Power Bowl

Enjoy the flavours of Korea with this quick and easy Turkey Kolbassa Power Bowl recipe by Jen Shrubsole, @naturally.nu. Pair Grimm’s Turkey Kolbassa with Gochujang Marinade, Ramen Noodles, and veggies for a savoury, sweet, and spicy Power Bowl that’s packed with nutrition.

GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | PLANT-FORWARD
*Ingredients that may contain gluten have a * beside them. To ensure a gluten-free meal, look for the gluten-free versions of these products. 

Ingredients

Gochujang Marinade

• ½ cup (120 mL) *gochujang paste
• ½ cup (120 mL) reduced-sodium *soy sauce or *tamari
• ¼ cup (60 mL) rice vinegar
• ⅓ cup + 4 tsp (100 mL) maple syrup
• ¼ cup (60 mL) grated ginger
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced, green stems only

*Ramen Noodles

• 4 (2.5 oz, 70 g) *ramen cakes

Turkey Kolbassa Sausage Vegetable Mixture

• 4 tsp (20 mL) sesame oil, divided
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bunches of broccoli florets, chopped
• 8 to 12 baby bok choy, sliced vertically into halves
• ½ cup (120 mL) frozen edamame
• 1 (10.5 oz, 300 g) package of Grimm’s Turkey Kolbassa Sausage, sliced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1⅓ cups (320 mL) purple cabbage, thinly shredded (using a mandoline)

Toppings

• 4 cups (960 mL) mixed leafy greens
• 1 (10 oz, 280 g) package of grape tomatoes, halved
• ⅓ cup (80 mL) sunflower seeds
• ⅓ cup (80 mL) toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

Gochujang Marinade

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together *gochujang paste, *soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and green onion. Set aside.

*Ramen Noodles

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook *ramen noodles for about 4 to 5 minutes until noodles separate with a fork, or according to package instructions.
2. Drain, rinse and transfer noodles to a large bowl.
3. Gently stir in ⅓ cup (80 mL) of gochujang marinade into the *ramen noodles. Set aside.

Turkey Kolbassa Sausage Vegetable Mixture

1. Pour 2 teaspoons (10 mL) oil into a large saucepan and warm over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes or until the onions start to soften. Add garlic on top of onions and allow to simmer for about 1 minute.
2. Add 2 more teaspoons (10 mL) of oil into the same large saucepan. Stir in broccoli. Cover saucepan with lid and cook for about 2 minutes or until the broccoli begins to soften.
3. Add bok choy to the saucepan and stir. Cook with lid for about 1 minute until bok choy is slightly tender yet still vibrant.
4. Add edamame, Turkey Kolbassa Sausage, carrots, cabbage, and remaining marinade. Toss and stir occasionally for about 1 to 2 minutes until carrots and cabbage just soften.
5. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembly

1. Fill the bottom of each bowl with mixed greens.
2. Add *ramen noodles and Turkey Kolbassa vegetable mixture.
3. Top with grape tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds, if using.

Serve immediately and enjoy.