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Mediterranean Salmon and Vegetable Quinoa
Prep:
10
minutes
mins
Cook:
20
minutes
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Total Time:
30
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Calories:
222
kcal
Author:
Jessica Gavin
Mediterranean spiced salmon and vegetable quinoa recipe is a healthy protein-packed meal! Earthy spices roasted lemons and fresh vegetables in each bite.
Ingredients
Quinoa
▢
1
cup
quinoa
,
uncooked
▢
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
▢
¾
cup
english cucumbers
,
diced, seeded
▢
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
,
sliced in half
▢
¼
cup
red onion
,
finely diced
▢
4
basil leaves
,
thinly sliced
▢
zest of one lemon
Salmon
▢
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
▢
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
▢
1
teaspoon
cumin
▢
½
teaspoon
paprika
▢
20
ounces
salmon fillets
,
(four 5-ounce pieces)
▢
8
lemon wedges
▢
¼
cup
parsley
,
chopped fresh
Special Equipment
2-3 qt. Saucepan
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan with a lid, bring 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups of water, and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil.
Cover and reduce to a simmer, cooking about 20 minutes or according to package directions until quinoa is light and fluffy.
Turn off the heat and let it sit for at least 5 minutes covered before serving.
Right before serving mix in the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, basil, and lemon zest. Meanwhile, make the salmon.
In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Line a sheet pan or glass dish with foil and lightly grease with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
Transfer salmon fillets to the pan and evenly coat the surface of each fillet with about ½ teaspoon of the spice mixture.
Place the lemon wedges at the edges of the pan.
Broil on high with the rack placed in the lower third of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until salmon is cooked and flakes apart easily with a fork.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with roasted lemon wedges and vegetable quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories:
222
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
16
g
|
Protein:
32
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Cholesterol:
70
mg
|
Sodium:
753
mg
|
Potassium:
331
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1800
IU
|
Vitamin C:
34.7
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
2.5
mg
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