Description
A nourishing and flavorful Salmon Quinoa Bowl that combines succulent salmon, fluffy quinoa, and vibrant vegetables for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, add rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While quinoa is cooking, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, cooking skin-side down for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Flake gently with a fork.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then sauté diced vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in fresh herbs.
- In a bowl, layer quinoa at the bottom, followed by sautéed vegetables and flaked salmon. Drizzle with lemon juice and add optional toppings.
- Garnish with herbs and serve!
Notes
Feel free to customize the bowl with your favorite proteins or vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, quinoa, healthy bowl, gluten-free, wholesome meal