Gentle Buckwheat and Salmon Warm Digestive Bowl
A soothing, high-protein warm bowl featuring soft buckwheat, tender poached salmon, and easily digestible steam-cooked vegetables. Designed to settle the stomach while delivering steady energy and gentle nourishment.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tammy + Lila
Tammy 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 HealthDigestive 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
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan
Time saver
You can batch-cook buckwheat in advance and reheat it with a splash of hot water for a fast, comforting meal.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Fill a medium saucepan with 2 cups…
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Fill a medium saucepan with 2 cups…
Fill a medium saucepan with 2 cups (475ml) of water, add 0.25 cup (42g) raw buckwheat, and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes until buckwheat is tender and water is absorbed.
Look for: buckwheat is tender and water is absorbed
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Place a steamer basket over a small…
While buckwheat cooks, place a steamer basket over a small pot with 1 inch (2.5cm) of boiling water over medium heat.
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Add 0.5 pcs chopped zucchini and 1 pcs sliced medium carrot to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 6 minutes until soft.
Look for: soft
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Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Season 150g skinless salmon fillet with a…
Season 150g skinless salmon fillet with a tiny pinch of salt, place in skillet, and cook for 4 minutes per side until light pink and easily flaked with a fork.
Look for: light pink and easily flaked with a fork
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Scoop the warm cooked buckwheat into a…
Scoop the warm cooked buckwheat into a shallow bowl, top with the steamed soft vegetables and cooked salmon, and drizzle with remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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