Grilled Salmon Quinoa Vegetables (Print)

Enjoy grilled salmon with nourishing quinoa and roasted vegetables for a balanced, satisfying meal.

# Components:

→ Grilled Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Quinoa

07 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
08 - 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - Salt, to taste

→ Roasted Vegetables

11 - 1 zucchini, chopped
12 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
13 - 1 small red onion, sliced
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - Salt, to taste
18 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

19 - Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Arrange evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
02 - In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Stir in rinsed quinoa and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in olive oil.
03 - While vegetables roast, brush salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - Divide quinoa among four plates. Top with roasted vegetables and place grilled salmon fillet over each serving. Garnish with chopped herbs and lemon wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy prep and cleanup using just a few dishes
  • Packed with lean protein healthy fats and fiber
  • Beautifully adaptable to whatever veggies are in season
  • Great for meal prep leftovers taste fantastic the next day
02 -
  • High in omega 3s from salmon and fiber from quinoa
  • Gluten free and suitable for most special diets
  • Roasts up beautifully with whatever market veggies are freshest
03 -
  • Pat the salmon dry before seasoning to ensure those golden sear marks
  • Always rinse quinoa well under cold water to remove bitterness
  • Let the veggies get caramelized at the edges in a hot oven for flavor

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