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Healthy Lemon Herb Salmon Bowl

This lemon herb salmon bowl is a fresh and healthy dinner packed with protein, whole grains, and colorful vegetables—perfect for starting the new year strong.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Bowl Base

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • 1 carrot shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and zest.
  • Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
  • While the salmon cooks, prepare the quinoa and steam the broccoli.
  • Assemble the bowls with quinoa, vegetables, and salmon. Serve warm.

Notes

You can swap quinoa for brown rice or add avocado slices for extra healthy fats.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword Healthy Dinner, salmon
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