Description
A healthy and delicious meal featuring crunchy brown rice, salmon, and a flavorful herbed tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Vegetables of your choice (e.g., cucumber, bell pepper, avocado)
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and cumin to create the dressing.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve in bowls.
- Top with salmon and your choice of vegetables.
- Drizzle herbed tahini dressing over the bowls before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables.
- Store leftover dressing in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crunchy brown rice salmon bowls, herbed tahini dressing, healthy meal, Mediterranean cuisine