Miso Glazed Salmon Bowl
A deeply nourishing bowl featuring flaky miso-glazed salmon and crisp-tender baby bok choy over warm brown rice. Rich in healthy fats and probiotics to naturally support your skin and gut.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Low energy
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Digestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 17-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Batch prep: You can make extra brown rice at the start of the week. It freezes beautifully in single-serving containers and reheats in 90 seconds.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Preheat your oven or air fryer to…
Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk the white miso paste with 1 teaspoon of water, a splash of rice vinegar, and a pinch of garlic or ginger powder until it forms a smooth, spreadable glaze.
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Place the salmon fillet on a parchment-lined…
Place the salmon fillet on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread the miso glaze evenly over the top. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
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While the salmon cooks
While the salmon cooks, slice the baby bok choy in half lengthwise. Heat 1 teaspoon of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the bok choy cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until lightly charred, then add a splash of water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes until tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Warm the cooked brown rice
Warm the cooked brown rice, place it in a bowl, and top with the steamed bok choy and glazed salmon. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices and top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you have them on hand.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch prep
Batch prep: You can make extra brown rice at the start of the week. It freezes beautifully in single-serving containers and reheats in 90 seconds.
Miso longevity
Miso longevity: Miso paste lasts for months in the fridge and is a brilliant, quick flavor booster for soups, dressings, and marinades.
Don't overcook the salmon
Don't overcook the salmon: It will continue to cook slightly from residual heat once removed from the oven, so pull it right when the thickest part turns opaque.
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