Healthy Recipes

Spicy Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Avocado-Lime Crema

Spicy Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Avocado-Lime Crema

Healthy recipe · Lunch
30 min1 serving750 kcal

A balanced lunch recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein45 g · 27% kcal
Carbohydrates40 g · 24% kcal
Fats35 g · 49% kcal

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet, skin-on
    Salmon fillet, skin-on170g
  • Cooked quinoa
    Cooked quinoa1 cup
  • Broccolini
    Broccolini1 cup, chopped
  • Avocado
    Avocado1/2 medium
  • Lime
    Lime1/2
  • Chili flakes
    Chili flakes1/2 tsp
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil1 tbsp
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder1/2 tsp
  • Salt and black pepper
    Salt and black pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat salmon dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Toss broccolini with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the baking sheet with the salmon.

  3. 3

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and broccolini is tender-crisp.

  4. 4

    While salmon bakes, prepare the avocado-lime crema: mash 1/2 avocado with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and chili flakes until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed for consistency.

  5. 5

    Assemble the bowl: place cooked quinoa at the bottom, top with baked salmon and broccolini.

  6. 6

    Drizzle generously with the avocado-lime crema.

Nutrition per serving

Calories750kcal
Protein45g
Carbs40g
Fats35g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Salmon fillet, skin-on20820.4 g0 g13.4 g
Cooked quinoa1204.1 g21.3 g1.9 g
Broccolini342.8 g6.7 g0.4 g
Avocado1602 g9 g15 g
Lime291.1 g9.3 g0.2 g
Chili flakes28214 g54 g13 g
Olive oil8840 g0 g100 g
Garlic powder33117 g59 g6 g
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