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Lemon herb salmon rice bowlRecipe 01
25 minsBowl

Lemon Herb Salmon Rice Bowl

Flaky salmon, herby yoghurt, cucumber, avocado, pickled red onion and brown rice.

610kcal
38gprotein
54gcarbs
28gfat
Ingredients
  • 1 salmon fillet, around 130g
  • 125g cooked brown rice
  • 80g cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp dill or parsley
  • 1 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper
Method
  1. Pickle the red onion with vinegar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Season the salmon with lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Pan-fry or air-fry until cooked through.
  4. Mix yoghurt with lemon juice and herbs.
  5. Build the bowl with rice, veg, salmon and sauce.
Skin-support notes

Salmon brings omega-3 fats, Greek yoghurt adds protein, and avocado/olive oil add satisfying fats that help make this a balanced, glow-friendly meal.

Greek chicken flatbread platesRecipe 02
35 minsPlate

Greek Chicken Flatbread Plates

Lemon oregano chicken, warm flatbread, tzatziki, tomato salad, olives and feta.

640kcal
45gprotein
58gcarbs
25gfat
Ingredients
  • 150g chicken breast or boneless thigh
  • 1 large flatbread
  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 lemon, juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 80g cucumber, diced
  • 100g cherry tomatoes
  • 25g feta and 20g olives
  • 1 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper
Method
  1. Marinate chicken with yoghurt, lemon, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Cook until golden and cooked through.
  3. Mix a quick tzatziki with yoghurt, cucumber and lemon.
  4. Warm the flatbread.
  5. Serve with salad, olives, feta, chicken and tzatziki.
Skin-support notes

High protein supports fullness, tomatoes and herbs bring colour, and olive oil/feta make the plate satisfying without feeling heavy.

Miso honey chicken noodle bowlRecipe 03
30 minsNoodles

Miso Honey Chicken Noodle Bowl

Sticky miso-honey chicken, noodles, crunchy veg, spring onion and sesame.

575kcal
42gprotein
62gcarbs
18gfat
Ingredients
  • 150g chicken breast or thigh, sliced
  • 75g dried egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 carrot, ribboned
  • 80g cucumber, sliced
  • 2 spring onions and sesame seeds
Method
  1. Cook noodles according to the packet.
  2. Mix miso, honey, soy, ginger and sesame oil.
  3. Cook chicken until golden.
  4. Add sauce and coat for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve with noodles, carrot, cucumber, spring onion and sesame.
Skin-support notes

This bowl balances protein, carbs and colourful veg, while miso adds savoury depth so it feels like a proper meal.

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