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Salmon Burrito Bowl

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A fresh, vibrant, and healthy Salmon Burrito Bowl featuring tender, seasoned salmon paired with a colorful array of vegetables, grains, and flavorful toppings. A nutritious alternative to a traditional burrito, it’s loaded with omega-3s, fiber, and essential vitamins.

Ingredients

  • For the salmon:
    • 2 salmon fillets (about 4–6 oz each)
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 lime (for juice and zest)
  • For the bowl:
    • 2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
    • 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
    • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
    • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup romaine lettuce or mixed greens
    • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
    • Lime wedges, for serving
  • For the dressing:
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt for a dairy-free version)
    • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
    • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mixture over the salmon fillets, zest half of the lime over the salmon, and squeeze the juice from the lime onto the fillets.
  2. If baking, place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If grilling, cook the fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Assemble the bowls: In each bowl, layer cooked rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice), black beans, corn, red onion, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce or mixed greens.
  5. Flake the salmon: Once the salmon is cooked, flake it into bite-sized pieces and place on top of the ingredients in each bowl.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the assembled ingredients and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegan version, swap the salmon with grilled tofu or tempeh.If you prefer a spicier bowl, add a drizzle of sriracha or sprinkle chili flakes in the dressing or on top of the bowl.You can substitute Greek yogurt in the dressing with regular yogurt, sour cream, or dairy-free yogurt for a non-dairy version.For extra smoky flavor, add grilled vegetables like peppers or zucchini.If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can cook and store the components separately, and assemble the bowl right before serving.

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