Cold Beef And Rice Summer Bowl
A crisp, refreshing cold bowl featuring tender leftover beef, fresh strawberries, and crunchy pumpkin seeds over a bed of brown rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble this bowl the night before in a portable container; just keep the dressing in a separate small container to keep the greens and pumpkin seeds perfectly crisp.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Create a base with the baby spinach…
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Create a base with the baby spinach…
In your serving bowl, create a base with the baby spinach and cooked brown rice.
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Slice the cooked rump roast into thin
Slice the cooked rump roast into thin, bite-sized strips and arrange them over the rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Wash and chop the cherry tomato
Wash and chop the cherry tomato, cucumber, and strawberry. Place them in separate sections on top of the greens and rice.
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Scatter the pumpkin seed and crumbled feta…
Scatter the pumpkin seed and crumbled feta cheese (if using) evenly over the top of the bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small jar or glass, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Drizzle the simple dressing over the bowl…
Drizzle the simple dressing over the bowl immediately before eating, or pack it separately if you are heading to the office.
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