Salmon Bliss: Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Steamed Vegetables

🥘 Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers)
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water or broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and fluffy.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush the top of each fillet with the lemon-herb mixture.
5. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. While the salmon is baking, steam the mixed vegetables in a steamer basket until tender.
7. Serve the baked salmon with quinoa, steamed vegetables, and a sprinkle of fresh spinach leaves.