Maple Glazed Salmon Bowls with Quinoa and Roasted Veggies
Ingredients
- For the Maple Glazed Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 150 grams each)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional Garnishes
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Quinoa : Rinse quinoa thoroughly under running water. Add quinoa and water or broth to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fluffy. Roast the Vegetables Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Prepare the Salmon : Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Brush glaze generously over salmon fillets. Bake or pan-roast until salmon is flaky and glazed.