Warm Turmeric Salmon and Ginger Rice Bowl
Flaky oven-roasted salmon paired with fragrant ginger-turmeric brown rice and tender wilted spinach. A deeply soothing, warm bowl designed for comforting digestive ease.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Nadia + Lila
Nadia 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 your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place 150g salmon fillet on the baking…
Place 150g salmon fillet on the baking sheet, lightly brush with 1 tsp olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Bake the salmon for 12 to 15…
Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, until cooked through and easily flaked with a fork.
Look for: cooked through and easily flaked with a fork
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat (around 300°F / 150°C).
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Add 0.75 cup cooked brown rice, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 0.5 tsp ground turmeric to the skillet, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through and fragrant.
Look for: warmed through and fragrant
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Add 1 cup baby spinach to the…
Add 1 cup baby spinach to the skillet and toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
Look for: just wilted
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Transfer the ginger-turmeric rice and wilted spinach…
Transfer the ginger-turmeric rice and wilted spinach into a warm bowl and top with the baked salmon fillet before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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