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Miso-Glazed Salmon Nourish Bowl

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A quick and easy miso-glazed salmon nourish bowl featuring a rich umami glaze paired with fresh veggies and hearty grains, perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on or off
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional but recommended)
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (400 g)
  • 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens (60 g)
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced or spiralized
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (120 g)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame beans (150 g)
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional toppings: sriracha or chili flakes to taste, pickled ginger slices, fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together white miso paste, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  4. Place salmon on the baking sheet skin-side down if skin is on. Brush a generous layer of miso glaze over each fillet, reserving some glaze for later.
  5. Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes. About halfway through (around 7 minutes), brush fillets again with reserved glaze.
  6. While salmon cooks, warm cooked brown rice or quinoa. Arrange baby spinach or mixed greens, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, shelled edamame, and sliced avocado in serving bowls.
  7. Remove salmon from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes.
  8. Place salmon fillet atop the grain and veggie mix. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  9. Add optional toppings like sriracha, pickled ginger, or fresh herbs to taste.
  10. Serve immediately while warm or pack for later meals.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon; it should be flaky but still moist. Use a silicone brush to spread glaze evenly. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before garnishing. Fresh grated ginger enhances flavor. If glaze darkens too much, loosely cover salmon with foil for last few minutes. For low-carb option, swap rice/quinoa with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. Use tamari for gluten-free and agave or coconut nectar for vegan sweetness.

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