Smoked Salmon & Quinoa Bowl
A hearty bowl with pan-seared salmon, quinoa, steamed broccoli, cucumber, and avocado tossed in a zesty sesame-lemon dressing.
- Time
- 30 min
- Serving
- 743 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $5.35
- Protein
- 40 g
Ingredients
- 1 Salmon filletpack 400 g ≈ $10.50 130 g
- 2 Quinoapack 500 g ≈ $5.00 60 g
- 3 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 100 g
- 4 Avocadopack 1 pcs ≈ $1.20 0.5 pcs
- 5 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 60 g
- 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
- 7 Olive oil 8 ml
- 8 Sesame seeds 3 g
- 9 Salt 2 g
- 10 Ground black pepper to taste
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the quinoa2 under cold water, then add 120 ml (½ cup) of water, bring to a boil, and simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Blanch the broccoli3 in boiling salted water for 4 minutes until bright green, then drain in a colander.
Slice the cucumber5 into half-moons and peel the avocado4, then cut into thick slices.
Season the salmon1 with salt and pepper. Heat half the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the salmon 4 minutes per side until golden and just opaque in the center.
Whisk together the lemon6 juice, remaining oil, and a pinch of salt.
Assemble the bowl with quinoa2, broccoli3, cucumber5, and avocado4. Top with the salmon1, drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cover quinoa after cooking to trap steam and finish cooking evenly without drying out. Overcooking makes it hard and gritty.
- Substitutions
- Use frozen broccoli (thaw first) or swap cucumber for shredded carrot (60g) if you prefer crunch. Skip sesame if unavailable.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooked salmon will flake apart easily and look opaque inside; check with a fork at 3 minutes per side.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days in the fridge; reheat quinoa and broccoli only (microwave 1 minute), add avocado and dressing after.
- Serve with
- Pair with a side of steamed rice or a simple green salad for a balanced dinner.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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