Embark on a culinary journey filled with wholesome goodness with our baked salmon paired with quinoa and roasted vegetables recipe. Picture succulent salmon fillets, seasoned to perfection and baked until tender, served alongside fluffy quinoa and a colorful medley of roasted vegetables.
Not only is this recipe an ideal choice for a satisfying and wholesome meal, it’s also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, and an array of vitamins and minerals. It’s a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes your body.
Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed roasted vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- sea salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the broth is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Toss the mixed roasted vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a separate baking sheet.
- Place both the salmon and vegetables in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve the baked salmon on a bed of cooked quinoa, alongside the roasted vegetables.
- Drizzle the salmon and vegetables with additional lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
