Spinach, Quinoa & Salmon Bowl

Top down view of salmon bowl topped with avocado and jammy eggs all on wood surface with toppings set around

Spinach, Quinoa & Salmon Bowl

No need to make a main dish and sides. With this spinach, quinoa, and salmon bowl topped with avocado and a jammy egg, it’s a complete meal in one dish!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Fusion

Difficulty Intermediate

Method Cooking

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 597kcal

Author Kaleb

Ingredients

1 cup black or white quinoa
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
4 eggs
4 tbsp olive oil separated
1 clove garlic peeled and smashed
½ tsp pepper
2 cups spinach
4 5-oz salmon fillets
3 scallions diced
4 tsp sambal oelek (optional garnish)
1 avocado sliced (optional garnish)
lime zest (optional garnish)

Instructions

For the quinoa

In a medium kettle, combine the quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Cover and remove from heat.
Steam for 5 minutes, then stir and fluff with a fork.
While the quinoa is warm, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic clove, and pepper. Stir to combine and fold in the spinach. Cover until ready to make the bowl.

For the eggs

In a small kettle, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
Using a slotted spoon, add the eggs and cook for exactly 6 minutes. Remove from boiling water and plunge into ice-cold water to stop cooking. While the eggs are cooling, bake the salmon.

For the salmon

Set the oven rack to the top middle of the oven and turn the broil setting to high. Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Set the salmon fillets on the foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Broil until the salmon is just cooked, approximately 120°F. Remove from oven and assemble bowls.

To assemble

In each bowl, start with the quinoa and wilted spinach.
Layer with a piece of salmon, flaked if desired.
Remove the shell of the eggs carefully, making sure not to puncture the yolks. Place the egg on top and cut open, exposing the runny yolk.
Garnish with scallions, avocado, and a side of sambal (a spicy chili garlic paste).

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