Post-Workout Salmon, Quinoa, and Roasted Broccoli
Post-Workout Salmon, Quinoa, and Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6-ounce, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Roasted Broccoli
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the salmon and broccoli.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or broth, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the broccoli: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the broccoli in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon 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 broccoli. Ensure there is some space between the salmon and broccoli for even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Roast the salmon and broccoli for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the broccoli is tender-crisp and slightly charred. Cooking time may vary based on salmon thickness.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Divide the quinoa, roasted salmon, and broccoli evenly among four plates. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Post-Workout Salmon, Quinoa, and Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6-ounce, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Roasted Broccoli
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the salmon and broccoli.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or broth, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the broccoli: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the broccoli in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon 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 broccoli. Ensure there is some space between the salmon and broccoli for even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Roast the salmon and broccoli for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the broccoli is tender-crisp and slightly charred. Cooking time may vary based on salmon thickness.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Divide the quinoa, roasted salmon, and broccoli evenly among four plates. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min