Steamed Salmon Bento with Pickled Daikon and Spinach Gomae

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A balanced Japanese-inspired bento featuring tender steamed salmon, tangy pickled daikon radish, and nutty sesame spinach gomae for a healthy, colorful meal. This Japanese-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, daikon radish, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 Japanese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish, toss to coat, and let sit for 20 minutes to pickle, stirring halfway through.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, rinse and blanch 4 cups fresh spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds until wilted, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Transfer spinach to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon mirin; toss gently to combine into spinach gomae.
  3. Step 3: Place 6 ounces salmon fillet in a heatproof dish and steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until just cooked through and flaky.
  4. Step 4: Plate 1 cup steamed white rice alongside the steamed salmon, pickled daikon, and spinach gomae, creating a colorful and balanced bento box ready to enjoy.

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