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Recipe 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
- Pickle the red onion with vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- Season the salmon with lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pan-fry or air-fry until cooked through.
- Mix yoghurt with lemon juice and herbs.
- 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.
Recipe 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
- Marinate chicken with yoghurt, lemon, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cook until golden and cooked through.
- Mix a quick tzatziki with yoghurt, cucumber and lemon.
- Warm the flatbread.
- 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.
Recipe 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
- Cook noodles according to the packet.
- Mix miso, honey, soy, ginger and sesame oil.
- Cook chicken until golden.
- Add sauce and coat for 1-2 minutes.
- 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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