Honey Salmon Quinoa Bowl
A balanced, omega-3 rich bowl featuring salmon, quinoa, and roasted broccoli with a touch of honey for natural sweetness.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Courtney + Lila
Courtney created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccoli with a light drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast 15–18 minutes until tender.
Look for: tender
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Meanwhile
Meanwhile, season the salmon with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pan-sear or bake salmon until just cooked through, about 6–8 minutes depending on thickness. Brush with honey during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking for a glaze.
Look for: just cooked through
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Prepare quinoa according to package directions (about…
Prepare quinoa according to package directions (about 0.5 cup dry yields ~1 cup cooked serving). Fluff and set aside.
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Assemble the bowl
Assemble the bowl: quinoa as base, top with salmon and roasted broccoli. Drizzle any remaining honey from glaze over the top if desired.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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