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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
Smoked Salmon & Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Salmon filletpack 400 g ≈ $10.50 130 g
  2. 2 Quinoapack 500 g ≈ $5.00 60 g
  3. 3 Broccoli (frozen)pack 400 g ≈ $1.80 100 g
  4. 4 Avocadopack 1 pcs ≈ $1.20 0.5 pcs
  5. 5 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 60 g
  6. 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
  7. 7 Olive oil 8 ml
  8. 8 Sesame seeds 3 g
  9. 9 Salt 2 g
  10. 10 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. 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.

  2. Blanch the broccoli3 in boiling salted water for 4 minutes until bright green, then drain in a colander.

  3. Slice the cucumber5 into half-moons and peel the avocado4, then cut into thick slices.

  4. 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.

  5. Whisk together the lemon6 juice, remaining oil, and a pinch of salt.

  6. 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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