High-Protein Salmon Quinoa Bowl.

Ingredients

For 2 servings

• 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 cup quinoa (dry)
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon (juice + zest)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa under cold water, then simmer in vegetable broth for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

2. 2

   Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 125–130°F.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with the lemon juice, lemon zest and minced garlic to make a dressing.

5. 5

   Build the bowls: quinoa as the base, then flaked salmon, sliced avocado, shredded red cabbage and diced cucumber arranged in sections.

6. 6

   Drizzle with the lemon-garlic dressing and top with fresh dill.