Protein Sushi Bowl

Name: Protein Sushi Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa (raw); ½ cup rice (raw jasmine or sushi rice); 150 g salmon fillet (grilled or baked); ½ avocado (sliced); ½ cucumber (julienned); ½ carrot (julienned); 2 tbsp edamame; 1 sheet nori seaweed (cut into thin strips); 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame seeds

High in protein, light and satisfying: Protein Sushi Bowl 🍣🥗

Total: 30 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Medium
Calories · per serving: 420 kcal

Updated: September 3, 2025

In short

Protein Sushi Bowl contains 420 calories per serving: 28 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat. It takes 30 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

A practical and healthy alternative for sushi lovers! Instead of a heavy rice base, this bowl combines quinoa-rice mix, fresh vegetables, and protein-rich salmon. Nutritious, flavorful, and perfect as a post-workout meal or a healthy dinner.

Method

1
Rinse quinoa and rice thoroughly. Place in a pot with 2 cups water, add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2
Grill or bake the salmon and cut into small pieces.
3
Divide the quinoa-rice mixture into bowls.
4
Arrange avocado, cucumber, carrot, and edamame neatly on top.
5
Place salmon pieces in the center.
6
Sprinkle thin strips of nori seaweed on top.
7
Add sesame seeds, drizzle soy sauce, and serve.