Grilled Salmon Power Plate with Quinoa & Steamed Veggies
Grilled Salmon Power Plate with Quinoa & Steamed Veggies is a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines perfectly seared salmon with fluffy quinoa and colorful steamed vegetables. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, but it also caters to various palates, making it ideal for both casual lunches and special dinners. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and essential vitamins, this power plate is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds. Enjoy a healthy boost with every bite while savoring the delicious flavors of garlic-seasoned salmon alongside fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (150g)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional: Lemon wedge for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and cook quinoa in 2 cups of water over medium heat until fluffy (12-15 minutes). Set aside.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pan-sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Steam broccoli florets in a steamer basket for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender. Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble your plate by placing quinoa at the base, topping it with cooked salmon, steamed broccoli, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. Serve warm with a lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 power plate (450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg