Warm macrobiotic sushi salad bowl
Warm macrobiotic sushi salad bowl made with kale, basmati rice, edamame, carrots, homemade gomasio and dressing, and more!
I’ve been craving macro-style bowls and salads a lot since I found out I was pregnant.
For those who haven’t heard of it before, a macrobiotic meal is styled after the popular diet and macrobiotic principles and involves creating dishes that include all your major macro nutrients, providing you with a healthy balanced meal.
I’m not going to dive into the macrobiotic diet here (but if you want to learn more about counting macros for weight loss or maintenance purposes, check out this post).
Instead, I’m going to share the details on this warm macrobiotic sushi salad bowl situation I’ve been loving lately.
Made with shelled edamame, basmati rice, kale, arugula, avocado, cucumber, carrots and a quick DIY homemade sauce - this bowl is simple, delicious, all natural and comes together in just minutes (especially if you follow my meal prepping tips below).
Keep scrolling for everything I love about it…
Health Perks
Loaded with vegetables and greens. Vegetables are the most fiber-rich, nutrient dense of all food groups. And this bowl contains a wide variety of them.
Will keep you satiated and full. Between the vegetables and edamame, there is a considerable amount of fiber and protein included in this bowl. This will help keep you feeling full and promote elimination. Feeling satiated (so you don’t feel hungry right after your meals) and giving your the time it needs to digest food, along with regular elimination, are both essential for maintaining good health and something I think about when I design each and every meal.
Sauce is light and good for you. Unlike most sauces which are filled with excessive oils and sugars, this one is low in both, and is filled with health promoting ingredients like garlic, lime, ginger and apple cider vinegar.
Designed for optimal digestion. Raw, vegetable-dense meals can be difficult to digest - especially when leafy greens are involved. Including white rice and lightly sautéing greens to create a “warm” salad can help avoid discomfort and make the overall meal easier to digest for those with sensitive stomachs.
Other Thoughts, Tips and Suggestions
Make it your own. Macro bowls are incredibly versatile. Don’t like kale? Sub spinach. Don’t have edamame? Sub tofu or tempeh for your protein. Do your thing.
Cook rice ahead of time (or use leftover cooked rice) for quicker overall cooking time.
Prep your veggies. Chopping and shredding veggies ahead of time will give you even more time savings. I like to do this once a week after grocery shopping.
Toddler-friendly. If you’ve got picky toddlers to feed, this bowl can be deconstructed easily so you can serve the grains, veggies and protein individually.
Grain-free Optional. You can opt for cauliflower rice for those who observe a grain-free diet or follow food combining principals (and don’t each starches and proteins together in one meal)
Hope you love it as much as I do!
Warm Macrobiotic Sushi Salad Bowl
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cool Time: 5 minutes | Yields: 1-2 servings
Ingredients:
(For the bowl)
1 handful arugula
1 handful chopped kale
1/2 Persian cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shelled edamame
1/2 cup cooked white basmati rice
Optional garnishes: gomasio or black and white sesame seeds
(For the dressing)
3 tbsp of water
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp low sodium tamari
1/2 lime, juiced
1-2 tsp maple syrup
1-2 tsp tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 inch knob of ginger, zested
Directions
Sauté your greens. Do this on a very low heat, with a splash of water or cold-pressed olive oil for 2-3 minutes (before they completely wilt).
Make your dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside for a few minutes.
Make your bowl. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, first layering in the greens, then topping with rice, vegetables and edamame. Top with dressing and then toss until ingredients are well coated.
Optional garnish. Top with gomasio or just simple black and white sesame seeds.
If you liked this recipe, be sure to sign up for Eat With: A Newsletter to receive this type of content and other health and wellness tidbits delivered to your inbox every week!
