Salmon Buddha Bowl
A vibrant and nourishing Salmon Buddha Bowl with quinoa, grilled salmon, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Assemble the Buddha Bowl: In a bowl, layer quinoa, spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and grilled salmon. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what’s in season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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