Balanced Salmon Bowls | high protein, high fiber, 30 minutes, weight loss friendly

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro adds more fiber and protein, while brown rice is often less expensive.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a healthy alternative, and canned salmon is budget-friendly.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus adds creaminess while being lower in fat, and mashed peas are cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Add 1/3 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 head garlic, and a dash of honey to a bowl.

Cut salmon into cubes and add to the bowl, combining the ingredients.

Set the salmon mixture aside.

Slice cucumbers thinly and chop the medium mango into small pieces.

Add fresh cilantro (frozen is okay) to the bowl with another tablespoon of rice vinegar and a dash of olive oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Prepare a sauce with Greek yogurt, a little mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon gochujang, salt, and a pinch of sugar.

Cook the salmon in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes on each side until cooked through.

Assemble the bowl with rice, cucumber mango salad, salmon, edamame, and drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top.

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