Grain Bowls | Struggle Meals

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a healthier option with omega-3s, while sardines can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often less expensive.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Mashed banana can add creaminess but alters the flavor.

fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative but less vibrant.

Toast quinoa in a pan for about a minute to bring out nuttiness.

Add water and a little bit of salt to the pan with quinoa and cover it.

Cook quinoa according to the method for boiling grains, adjusting water to grain ratio as needed.

Drain canned tuna and add it to a bowl.

Add packaged raw mayonnaise to the bowl with tuna.

Dice avocado and add it to the bowl.

Season with salt and black pepper, mixing gently to keep chunks for texture.

Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl: combine soy sauce, three packets of mayonnaise, rice wine vinegar, canola oil, and miso paste.

Mix the dressing until smooth and thick.

Chop cucumber and cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl with the tuna and avocado.

Add about three-quarters of the dressing to the bowl and mix gently.

Assemble the grain bowl by placing quinoa on one side and mixed greens on the other side.

Add the salad mixture on top of the quinoa and greens, then drizzle remaining dressing on top.

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