Healthy Salmon Quinoa Bowl
A delightful and nutritious bowl featuring salmon, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, inspired by childhood memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Health
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of vegetable broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, season the salmon fillets, and cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Scoop the fluffy quinoa into bowls, top with the sautéed vegetables and place the salmon in the center. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
Notes
For a creamy texture, consider adding avocado or hummus. Experiment with different vegetables based on what is seasonal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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