Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl
A small miso-glazed salmon fillet over greens and edamame — protein, omega-3, and fiber in a light, savory bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp Miso
- 150 g Edamame
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 head Bok choy (optional)
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and whisk the miso, maple syrup, and rice vinegar into a glaze.
- Brush the salmon with the glaze, set it on a lined tray, and bake until just cooked, about 12 minutes.
- Halve the bok choy and stir-fry it with the edamame in the oil until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Divide the greens between bowls, set the salmon on top, and scatter the sesame seeds over.
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About Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl
This miso salmon and greens bowl draws on the Japanese tradition of glazing fish with fermented miso, a technique most famously seen in dishes like saikyo-yaki, where the paste both seasons the fish and helps it caramelize. Here the miso is whisked with a little maple syrup and rice vinegar into a quick glaze that lacquers a single salmon fillet before it roasts, giving you a deeply savory, faintly sweet crust over rich, tender fish. The bowl is rounded out with quickly stir-fried bok choy and edamame, adding freshness, crunch, and a good dose of plant protein and fiber alongside the salmon's omega-3s. A scatter of sesame seeds ties it to its Japanese roots.
What makes the dish work is contrast: the umami-heavy glaze and the fatty richness of the salmon set against the crisp-tender greens and the pop of edamame. Baking the fish rather than pan-frying keeps it gentle and forgiving, so it stays just cooked and moist, while the vegetables get a fast, high-heat sear that preserves their bite. It's a light but genuinely satisfying meal that comes together in around twenty-five minutes, well suited to a weeknight when you want something restaurant-feeling without much effort. Serve it as is for a low-carbohydrate plate, or add a small scoop of steamed rice underneath if you'd like it heartier.
Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl?
A serving has about 599 calories — 47.4g protein, 23.3g carbs, 35g fat, 6.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 47.4g of protein, roughly 32% of its calories.
Is Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 10 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out bok choy, maple syrup, rice vinegar — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Miso Salmon & Greens Bowl make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.