Description
A fresh, high-protein bowl featuring perfectly cooked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, balanced for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white rice
- 8 oz salmon fillet
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, thinly chopped
- 1 green onion, thinly chopped
- 1 1/2 cup lettuce or cabbage, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1–2 tbsp thinly chopped cilantro or basil
- Tamari sauce to taste
- Chili oil with peanuts to taste
- Wasabi to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C. Grease a baking sheet.
- Rub salmon fillets with salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Place the fillets on the baking sheet.
- Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes, then broil for 2-3 more minutes until cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, chop the avocado, cucumber, green onions, fresh herbs, and lettuce or cabbage.
- Arrange the cooked rice, salmon, and chopped vegetables in a bowl.
- Top the bowl with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve with tamari sauce, chili oil with peanuts, and wasabi on the side to add to your taste.
Notes
- This bowl works well for meal preparation; store components separately and assemble before eating.
- You can substitute the salmon with another protein source if desired.
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro or basil to add brightness to the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 17 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Salmon Bowl, Protein Bowl, Healthy Lunch Bowl, Avocado Salmon Bowl, High Protein Recipes, Clean Eating Meals, Meal Prep Bowls, Healthy Dinner Ideas, Fresh Bowl Recipes