Quinoa, Salmon and Broccoli Bowl

There are a number of foods out there that many consider “super foods”.  These powerhouse foods can give you a health boost and do so while tasting absolutely fantastic.  While heaping them all together at one time may produce a steamy concoction you might find three witches cackling about, choosing wisely can produce one heck of a meal.

In today’s Meal of the Week, we are going to be combining some staples from the food world with a super food to produce a well balanced and great tasting meal, the Quinoa, Salmon and Broccoli Bowl.

Servings: 2
Complexity: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup quinoa
• 2/3 cup water
• Salt
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 6oz. salmon filets (remove skin)

Directions:

• Preheat Oven to 400F
• Rinse Quinoa with fresh water and Drain
• Add Quinoa, water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil
• Reduce Heat to low and cover, stirring occasionally till quinoa is tender and water is evaporated (between 12 and 15 mins)
• Once done, let sit covered for 4-5 mins
• Add scallions and fluff (mix with a fork)
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with Aluminum Foil
• Toss broccoli, tomatoes, carlic, oil, salt & pepper to taste on backing sheet (toss until everything is oiled) and Roast for 10-12 mins
• Remove from oven for Salmon
• Sprinkle Salmon with Salt & Pepper and place on backing tray with vegetables
• Bake until veggies are tender and Salmon is cooked thoroughly (12-15 mins)

Author: Joe DiFiglia

Fitness and sport enthusiast. Spartan Race Junky. I have been a martial artist since the age of 4 and addicted to anything challenging. Years of Martial Arts training provides the ability to keep going when my body really wants to quit.