Healthy Recipes

Spicy Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Avocado-Lime Drizzle

Spicy Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Avocado-Lime Drizzle

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 · 26% kcal
Carbohydrates50 g · 29% kcal
Fats35 g · 45% kcal

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet
    Salmon fillet170g
  • Cooked quinoa
    Cooked quinoa1 cup
  • Broccolini
    Broccolini1.5 cups, chopped
  • Avocado
    Avocado1/2 medium
  • Lime
    Lime1/2
  • Chili flakes
    Chili flakes1/2 tsp (or to taste)
  • 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).

  2. 2

    Pat salmon dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.

  3. 3

    Toss broccolini with remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Place salmon fillet on the same baking sheet as broccolini.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    While salmon and broccolini roast, mash avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper to create a drizzle.

  7. 7

    Assemble the bowl: place cooked quinoa at the bottom, top with roasted broccolini and salmon. Drizzle with avocado-lime mixture.

Nutrition per serving

Calories750kcal
Protein45g
Carbs50g
Fats35g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Salmon fillet20820.5 g0 g13 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 g73 g1 g
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