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Salmon Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

A healthy and delicious pilaf made with quinoa and salmon.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. While quinoa cooks, season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until done. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add bell pepper and cook until softened.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Fluff quinoa with a fork and mix with sautéed vegetables.
  7. Break salmon into chunks and gently fold into quinoa mixture.
  8. Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quick
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