Salmon Bowls with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies

If you’re looking for a simple, feel-good dinner that tastes like a spa meal but fuels like a powerhouse... this is it.

These Salmon Bowls with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies are high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber; the trifecta for balancing hormones, stabilizing blood sugar, and keeping cravings at bay.
Everything can be made in advance for meal prep or served fresh for a nourishing, restaurant-worthy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Salmon:

• 4 wild-caught salmon fillets (about 4–6 oz each)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari)

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Bowls:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed)

• 2 cups water or bone broth

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

• Sliced avocado

• Sprinkle of hemp seeds or sesame seeds

• Fresh herbs like parsley or dill

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roast the veggies: Toss broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on half the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway.

3. Cook the quinoa: In a small pot, bring quinoa and water (or bone broth) to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Set aside.

4. Prepare the salmon glaze: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, coconut aminos, Dijon, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

5. Bake the salmon: Place salmon fillets on the other half of the baking sheet. Brush generously with glaze. Roast 12–15 minutes, until flaky and cooked through.

6. Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa among bowls. Top with roasted veggies and salmon. Garnish with avocado slices, seeds, or herbs.

Meal Prep Tip

Bake all components at once and store in glass containers for easy lunches. Reheat gently, or enjoy cold as a Mediterranean-style power bowl.

Enjoy!

Dr Sheena