Purple Rice Salmon Bowl with Green Beans
A nourishing lunch bowl transforming leftover purple rice, salmon, and green beans into a fresh, satisfying meal. Quick to assemble with added avocado and sesame for extra fiber and healthy fats.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Yvonne + Lila
Yvonne created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 3/4 cup (150g) cooked purple rice
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Heat 3/4 cup (150g) cooked purple rice
Heat 3/4 cup (150g) cooked purple rice, 150g cooked salmon fillet, and 1 cup (100g) cooked green beans in a glass bowl in the microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds until steaming hot.
Look for: steaming hot
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Slice 0.5 pcs avocado and lay it over the warmed rice and green bean mixture.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp (9g) sesame seeds over…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp (9g) sesame seeds over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce…
Drizzle 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil over the bowl.
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Mix gently to combine all ingredients and…
Mix gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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