Healthy Salmon and Rice Recipe
created by
Krystyl K. Dec. 23, 2024
“2/4 dinner hungryroot salmon with brown rice and quinoa and broccoli. I did go back for more broccoli and half serving of salmon. Very filling.”
Coach Erin
“Amazing for the extra broccoli and the quinoa with brown rice as a complex carb good call here! Hooe you enjoyed it”
Instructions
1.
1. Rinse the brown rice and quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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2. In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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3. While the grains are cooking, steam the broccoli and green beans until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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4. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
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5. Once everything is cooked, serve the salmon on a plate with a side of brown rice, quinoa, broccoli, and green beans. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for added flavor.
Ingredients
1.
4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each)
2.
1 cup brown rice
3.
1 cup quinoa
4.
2 cups broccoli florets
5.
2 cups green beans
6.
1 tablespoon olive oil
7.
Salt and pepper to taste
8.
Lemon wedges for serving
Nutrition
calories
450
fat
12
saturates
2
carbohydrates
50
fibres
8
sugar
2
addedSugar
0
protein
35
Healthy Salmon and Rice Recipe
My Rating
Krystyl K.Author
"2/4 dinner hungryroot salmon with brown rice and quinoa and broccoli. I did go back for more broccoli and half serving of salmon. Very filling."
Coach Erin
"Amazing for the extra broccoli and the quinoa with brown rice as a complex carb good call here! Hooe you enjoyed it"