SCD Gut-Healing Salmon Bowl

A nutrient-packed, anti-inflammatory salmon bowl designed for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and gentle on sensitive digestion, perfect for those with Crohn’s disease or gut issues. Flaky wild-caught salmon delivers brain-boosting Omega-3s, vitamin D, and B12 atop a creamy bed of mashed cauliflower—rich in fiber, vitamin C, and easy to digest. Sautéed spinach provides magnesium, iron, and folate, enhancing both gut and cognitive health. Fresh lemon and dill add brightness, while olive oil ties everything together with healthy fats and anti-inflammatory benefits. This recipe is filling, gentle, and supports energy, muscle recovery, and mental focus. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a simple, delicious way to power up your body and mind.

Overview

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

40 min

Yield

3 servings

Serving Size

1 bowl (370 grams)

Salmon fillet

Skinless, boneless, wild-caught if possible

3 portions (approx. 4 oz each)

Cauliflower

Cut into florets

1 medium head

Spinach

Fresh, baby leaves preferred; will be cooked

5 oz (about 5 cups raw)

Olive oil

Extra virgin, cold-pressed

3 tablespoons

Fresh lemon juice

From peeled lemon, strained for smoothness

2 tablespoons

Fresh dill

Finely chopped

1 tablespoon

Sea salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

Freshly ground

1/4 teaspoon

Steps

 
0 of 6

Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

345

Total Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

3g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

10g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3.5g

Cholesterol

63mg

Sodium

520mg

Total Carbohydrates

17g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Soluble Fiber

3.5g

Insoluble Fiber

3.5g

Total Sugars

5g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

28g

Calcium

92mg

Iron

2.8mg

Potassium

925mg

Vitamin A

2350mcg

Vitamin C

46mg

Phosphorus

390mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Gluten
Grains
Legumes
Nuts
Seeds
Dairy
Egg
Soy
Nightshades
Peanut
Shellfish
Tree Nut
Processed Sugar
Scratchy Foods
Raw Vegetables with Tough Skins
Fruits with Peels/Seeds