Description
This vibrant Fish Taco Buddha Bowl is a fresh and satisfying West Coast–inspired meal packed with flavor. Smoky spiced white fish is served over brown rice or quinoa with crunchy cabbage slaw, black beans, sweet corn, avocado, and juicy tomatoes. Everything is finished with a creamy herb Rebel Ranch dressing and a squeeze of lime for the perfect balance of bright, creamy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
For the Fish
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1 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia), cut into chunks
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Slaw
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1 cup shredded green cabbage
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1 cup shredded red cabbage
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1 medium carrot, grated
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¼ cup chopped cilantro
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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pinch of salt and black pepper
Bowl Base
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2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
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1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 cup corn kernels
Rebel Ranch Dressing
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup buttermilk
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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1 tbsp parsley, chopped
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
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lime wedges
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sliced jalapeños
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tortilla chips
Instructions
In a small bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the rest of the bowl.
In a large bowl combine green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
Pat the fish pieces dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Remove from heat.
Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among four bowls. Add black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and corn.
Top each bowl with slaw and cooked fish. Drizzle with Rebel Ranch dressing and garnish with lime wedges, jalapeños, and tortilla chips if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cod, halibut, or tilapia all work well for this recipe.
Patting the fish dry helps create a golden crust when cooking.
For meal prep, keep fish, slaw, and dressing stored separately and assemble before serving.
Quinoa can be used instead of rice for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / West Coast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg