Spiced Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Avocado-Lime Drizzle
A balanced lunch recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.
Macros per serving
Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.
Ingredients
Salmon fillet, skin-on170g
Quinoa, cooked1 cup
Broccolini, trimmed1.5 cups
Avocado1/4 medium
Lime1/2
Olive oil1 tbsp
Smoked paprika1 tsp
Cumin1/2 tsp
Garlic powder1/2 tsp
SaltPinch
Black pepperPinch
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Pat salmon dry. Mix smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub spice mix onto salmon.
- 3
Toss broccolini with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- 4
Place salmon fillet on the same baking sheet with broccolini.
- 5
Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and broccolini is tender-crisp.
- 6
While salmon and broccolini roast, mash avocado with lime juice and remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Assemble bowl: place cooked quinoa at the bottom, top with roasted broccolini and salmon. Drizzle with avocado-lime mixture.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition per 100 g
Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.
| Ingredient | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillet, cooked | 208 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Quinoa, cooked | 120 | 4.1 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Broccolini, steamed | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Avocado | 160 | 2 g | 9 g | 15 g |
| Lime juice | 29 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Olive oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
