Turmeric Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl
A soothing post-walk power bowl featuring pan-seared salmon, fluffy quinoa, and roasted sweet potato. Served with rich avocado for anti-inflammatory support and zero added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Rachael + Lila
Rachael 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.
Notice: energy for movement
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
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 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
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Pre-cook quinoa earlier in the week to assemble this nourishing meal in under 15 minutes.
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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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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Toss diced sweet potato cubes in half…
Toss diced sweet potato cubes in half of the olive oil, sea salt, and ground turmeric until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the sweet potato in a single…
Spread the sweet potato in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork and golden around the edges.
Look for: tender when pierced with a fork and golden around the edges
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Heat the remaining olive oil in a…
Heat the remaining olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the salmon fillet lightly with salt…
Season the salmon fillet lightly with salt and place it skin-side down in the hot skillet.
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Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until…
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crisp, then gently flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
Look for: the skin is crisp, then gently flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and opaque
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Place cooked quinoa in a wide bowl
Place cooked quinoa in a wide bowl, then top with roasted sweet potato, cooked salmon, and fresh sliced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire…
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire bowl before serving immediately.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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