Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (~150g)
- Salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Lemon wedge (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; cook in a pot with 2 cups water until fluffy (12-15 mins). Set aside.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in skillet; pan-sear salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Steam broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 4-5 minutes until tender. Slice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble the plate: arrange salmon beside quinoa, add steamed broccoli, cucumber slices, and halved cherry tomatoes. Serve warm with lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 60mg