La Zinq's 15 min Restaurant Remake Bowl

episode #10 of healthy in thirty plus a gift guide for the foodie!

The WAY my bank account would empty out each week ordering this bowl from La Zinq, a fixture on the healthy LA fast-casual scene. So, I started recreating a lot of my favorite cult healthy spot dishes at home (with the help of staff, thank you Erewhon and La Zinq!) and I realized a. I was saving a ton of money and b. a lot of my favorite dishes were actually super easy to make with pretty basic ingredients because, news flash, restaurants also need to be able to make them pretty quickly while running a profit on those margins. This is one of my staple lunches that is so yummy, always satisfying and makes use of a few simple ingredients that come together quite beautifully.

PS: If you’re wondering what to get the hostess/foodie this holiday season, here’s a gift guide that has a mix of luxurious and affordable gift ideas.

If you’re looking for fun, affordable kitchen decor items, I loveeee these Spiral Taper Candles, and Decorative Chic Rolling Pin. I’m also amazed that this mini le crueset coquette is only $22 bucks, and it’s perfect for pot pies, baking brie, etc., I am obsessed with the Mackenzie Childs Chic Tea Kettle . I have it in my own kitchen because it’s just so chic and if you want a a more modern approach to the tea business, the Next Mug is fab. For hosting, these Cocktail Napkins are so so cute. And I think gifting cookbooks (More is More cookbook Molly Baz is incredible) is always a great, fail-safe idea along with a Warm and Cozy Candle.

Personally, I love being gifted experiences and I think this Sourdough Baking Kit is one of those gifts that you wouldn’t necessarily buy for yourself, but would be so exciting to try out. Everyone is obsessed with the Ninja Creamy and this would be one of those big splurge items for someone special.

The full gift guide can be found here!

Now onto the recipe!

La Zinq Bowl

425 calories, 32g protein, 7.5g fiber per serving

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 8 oz shrimp (or substitute 6 oz salmon, chicken), cleaned and deveined

• 2 cups arugula

• 1 roma tomato, chopped (or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes)

• 1/2 avocado, diced

• Optional: 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped

• 2 tbsp light mayo

• 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat preference)

• 1 microwavable frozen brown rice packet (approximately 2 cups cooked)

• 2 tbsp shaved Parmesan cheese

• Optional: 2 tbsp Gruyère or Comté cheese, diced small

• Olive oil spray

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Shrimp:
   Lightly spray a skillet with olive oil spray and heat over medium heat. Season shrimp with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Make the Spicy Mayo:
   In a small bowl, combine light mayo, sriracha, and a splash of water to achieve a drizzling consistency. Stir until smooth.

3. Prepare the Bowl Base:
   Cook the brown or white rice according to the package instructions. In a mixing bowl, combine arugula and cooked brown rice, tossing gently to mix.

4. Assemble the Bowl:
   Divide the arugula and rice mixture evenly between two bowls. Top each with shaved Parmesan, optional Gruyère cubes, tomato chunks, avocado chunks, and diced cucumber (if using). Add the sautéed shrimp.

5. Finish with Spicy Mayo:
   Generously drizzle the spicy mayo over the top and gently mix everything together for a flavorful, satisfying bite.