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a salmon quinoa protein bowl

salmon quinoa protein bowls

Here's a versatile dinner recipe that's packed with protein! Try these fabulous salmon quinoa protein bowls, or adapt them to your preferences. Nutritious and delicious!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1-2 zucchini
  • 4 handfuls of your favorite greens (spinach, kale, chard, etc.)
  • kernels from 4 ears of sweet corn (cooked)
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • juice from one lemon
  • dressing of your choice (pesto, honey mustard, etc.)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Clean and chop the asparagus, zucchini, and greens into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Rinse the quinoa through a mesh strainer. Place it in a saucepan with two cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let cook until the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
  3. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Rinse the salmon and place it skin-side up on the prepared pan. Bake until done, about 15 minutes. You want this to bake at the same time the quinoa is cooking.
  4. While the quinoa and salmon are cooking, sauté the green vegetables in a large skillet with the extra virgin olive oil. Season with cracked black pepper to taste.
  5. When the salmon is done, remove it from the oven. Use a fork to lift off the skin. Drizzle with the lemon juice.
  6. Once everything is done, prepare the bowls. Use quinoa, green vegetables, corn, and salmon in each one. Drizzle with your favorite dressing (see recipe note).

Notes

  • Swap out any of the vegetables to suit your preferences or according to what is in season.
  • Likewise, replace the salmon with steak, chicken, tofu, shrimp, etc.
  • I mixed equal parts honey mustard and barbecue sauce for my dressing, but I think pesto would also be delicious. Use your favorite!
  • Approximately 20g protein per serving.