Ingredients
Protein:
185g canned MSC certified sustainable tuna in spring water or olive oil, drained and flaked
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
Base:
1 packet microwaveable brown rice and quinoa mix (approx. 250g)
1 heaped cup shredded red or green cabbage (or a mix)
1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
Veggies & Add-ins:
1 small carrot, julienned or grated
1/2 cucumber, sliced or ribboned
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup (85g) edamame or green peas (steamed/microwaved)
1 tbsp toasted sesame or pumpkin seeds, or roughly chopped roasted almonds
Optional: pickled onion or radish for zing
Lemon-Tahni Dressing:
1 ½ tbsp tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
1 small garlic clove, grated
1–2 tbsp water to thin
Pinch of salt and cracked pepper
Method
Heat the microwaveable brown rice and quinoa mix as per the packet instructions. Divide between two bowls.
Add shredded cabbage and spinach alongside the grains.
Arrange carrot, cucumber, avocado, and edamame neatly on top of each bowl and top with the MSC certified tuna and egg. Sprinkle with seeds or nuts.
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Add water gradually until you reach a pourable consistency.
Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing generously over each bowl.
Protein intake:
This recipe contains approximately 84 g of protein in total, which is about 42 g per serving (serves 2).