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Salmon with Quinoa and Avocado
A balanced meal of salmon, quinoa, and avocado providing roughly 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fat.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Calories
572 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Equipment
3 items
Cost
£4.86/serving
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Cooking Style:
Occasion:
Dietary:
Ingredients
Servings
1
150gSalmon fillet(Skin on or off, your preference)
£3.75
50gQuinoa(Rinsed)
£0.30
0.5mediumAvocado(Sliced)
£0.65
1tbspOlive oil(For cooking the salmon)
£0.08
1tspLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.05
0.3tspSalt(To taste)
£0.01
0.3tspBlack pepper(To taste)
£0.02
100mlWater(For cooking quinoa)
0Total Cost
£4.86
£4.86 per serving
Instructions
- 1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.Place salmon fillet on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- 3.Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Alternatively, pan-fry the salmon in olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- 4.While salmon is baking, cook quinoa. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
- 5.Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- 6.Serve salmon with cooked quinoa and sliced avocado.
- 7.Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and avocado before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (351g)
572 kcal / 2391 kJ
Carbs
28g
11% of RDA
Fat
34g
49% of RDA
Protein
42g
84% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
5 g
17% of RDA
Sugar
2 g
2% of RDA
Sodium
313 mg
14% of RDA
Saturated Fat
5 g
25% of RDA
Chef's Tips
You can add vegetables like steamed broccoli or asparagus for added nutrients.
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
Adjust the amount of quinoa and avocado to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs.
Cooking Equipment
Baking sheet
Small saucepan
Frying pan (optional)
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