It’s no secret that it’s part of NYCN’s motto to make sure you’re always eating a rainbow, and this rainbow shrimp bowl recipe is the perfect example of that! A mixture of vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, and protein make this dish nutritionist-approved, and it tastes good too!
Easily adapt this recipe; you can substitute the vegetables for whatever you have in your fridge, and you can also use any other protein.
Nutritional Benefits
This recipe contains spinach, which is a leafy green packed with vitamins and minerals and contains tons of iron. Iron is a mineral that carries oxygen into red blood cells, allowing the body to produce energy. It’s important to get enough iron in your diet in order to avoid iron deficiency, also known as anemia, which leaves you feeling fatigued and weak.
The shrimp is the protein component here, although this element can be substituted to suit your fancy. Protein is a required food group and is necessary for a healthy diet. Protein allows the body to make and repair cells, and many parts of our bodies are made of protein.
Tahini is a sesame seed paste, commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking to make hummus. It has many health benefits including fiber, which is great for a healthy digestive tract. It works great in this recipe as a yummy dressing!
The purple cabbage is a great source of vitamins and calcium, is anti-inflammatory, and stimulates detoxifying enzymes.It also adds a delicious crunch!
Rainbow Shrimp Bowl Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 6 medium shrimp, grilled
- ½ cup brown rice, cooked
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups spinach
- ¼ cup purple cabbage, shredded
- ¼ pickled onions*
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
*Alternatively, you can make these at home using this recipe.
Directions
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl, dress with sauce. Enjoy!
Remember, eating healthy doesn’t have to look boring!
If you recreate this recipe, be sure to post it on Instagram and tag us @newyorkcitynutrition; we love to see you eating delicious, nutritious foods!
