This salmon + broccoli dinner is one of those meals that makes me feel like I’m actually doing something good for my body—without overthinking it. The salmon’s full of heart-healthy omega-3s and paired with olive oil, it helps lower bad cholesterol. Broccoli brings the calcium + Vitamin K for strong bones, and the salmon adds Vitamin D to help your body absorb it all. And bonus: the lemon + broccoli are loaded with Vitamin C, and the salmon has zinc—hello, immune support!
Simple, delicious, and sneakily powerful.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lbs Salmon Fillet
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 8 cups Broccoli (sliced into small florets)
- 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1/2 Lemon (sliced into wedges)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF (232ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Toss the broccoli florets in olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Add them to the baking sheet, arranging them around the salmon fillets. Bake the salmon and broccoli in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes with a fork.
- While the salmon cooks, combine the quinoa and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
- Remove the salmon and broccoli from the oven and divide onto plates. Serve with quinoa and a lemon wedge. Season with extra sea salt, black pepper and olive oil if you like. Enjoy!
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