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Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl

✨ This supper bowl is balanced with protein, fibre, omega-3s, and micronutrients that support new moms’ energy, hormone balance, and mood, while being fast, simple, and family-friendly. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 bowl Servings Per Recipe: 1 Calories: 641 Total Fat: 25 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Trans Fat: 0 g Omega-3s: 2.8 g Cholesterol: ~60 mg Sodium: ~150 mg (before seasoning) Total Carbohydrate: 60 g Dietary Fibre: 13 g (46% DV) Total Sugars: 7.5 g (from vegetables) Protein: 35 g (70% DV) Micronutrients: Iron: 4.8 mg (27% DV) Zinc: 3.2 mg (29% DV) Magnesium: 183 mg (44% DV) Vitamin B complex: ~1.7 mg (15–25% DV each, especially B6 & B12 from salmon) Vitamin C: ~150 mg (from broccoli & bell pepper, 160% DV) Vitamin A: ~5000 IU (from red pepper, 100% DV)

Serves1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 lb salmon, baked or pan-seared
  • 1 large bunch of organic broccoli (about 3 cups)
  • 2 chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, lemon juice, or herbs to taste
  • Optional: thinly sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1

Cook quinoa according to package directions (about 15 minutes).

2

Bake or pan-sear salmon with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper (about 12–15 minutes).

3

Steam broccoli until tender-crisp.

4

Remove the pit and skin from the avocado and slice

5

Assemble bowl: quinoa base, topped with salmon, broccoli, bell pepper, and avocado.

6

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season as desired.

7

Sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.