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Paleo Salmon Taco Bowls with Califlower Rice

This delicious paleo low calorie recipes is packed with protein, tender salmon, roast broccoli, and is great for meal prep.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 2 crowns broccoli cut bitesize
  • 1 ¼ tsp taco seasoning divided
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 lb salmon filet
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • green onions to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Trim excess leaves and large stem off cauliflower crown.
  3. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, add cauliflower and cover.
  4. Place salmon on foil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the taco seasoning. Place slices of lemon over seasoning, and fold foil to make a pouch around salmon. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes- until salmon is cooked through.
  5. In a large, heavy pan, heat oil on medium high until shimmery.
  6. Add onion and peppers, cook until slightly browned- about 8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  7. Add the remaining 1 tsp of taco seasoning- add up to 2 tbsp of water if needed to help taco seasoning coat food.
  8. Remove cauliflower from boiling water when soft to the touch.
  9. Using your hands, crumble cauliflower into small shreds that look like "rice".
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Layer cauliflower rice, seasoned vegetables and salmon in a bowl, garnishing with green onion. Squeeze a little meyer lemon juice over the top.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 233mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.