Description
A deliciously easy recipe for a Loaded Salmon Rice Bowl, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the rice bowls. Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls.
- Once the salmon is done, flake it into large pieces and distribute it evenly over the rice.
- Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, corn, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over each bowl and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips or toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different base or to make it lower in carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg