Description
A delicious and healthy meal featuring brown rice, salmon, and a creamy herbed tahini dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or dill), chopped
- 1/2 cup water (for thinning the dressing)
- Mixed salad greens or steamed vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the water for desired consistency.
- Assemble the bowl by placing a serving of brown rice at the bottom. Top with salmon, greens or vegetables, and drizzle with the herbed tahini dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Rinse the brown rice before cooking for better texture. Customize toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg