Salmon Quinoa Power Plate
Salmon Quinoa Power Plate
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored and sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, and red onion wedges with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice from 1/2 lemon, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the other half of the baking sheet with the vegetables. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Divide the cooked quinoa among four plates. Top each with a salmon fillet and a generous portion of roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a lemon wedge before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Salmon Quinoa Power Plate
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored and sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, and red onion wedges with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice from 1/2 lemon, 1 teaspoon of dried dill, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the other half of the baking sheet with the vegetables. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Divide the cooked quinoa among four plates. Top each with a salmon fillet and a generous portion of roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a lemon wedge before serving.
⏱️ 5 min