Description
A vibrant and nourishing Salmon Quinoa Bowl that combines buttery salmon, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh dill or parsley
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and herbs, and place in the skillet skin-side down, cooking for 4–5 minutes undisturbed.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until desired doneness.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and spinach, cooking until just tender.
- To assemble the bowl, place quinoa at the bottom, top with salmon, sautéed veggies, and a wedge of lemon.
- Drizzle with tahini or dressing if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap salmon for trout or shrimp, and use brown rice or farro instead of quinoa if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, quinoa, healthy bowl, dinner recipe, family meal