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!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup black or white quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp olive oil separated
- 1 clove garlic peeled and smashed
- ½ tsp freshly ground black 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.1 cup black or white quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 tsp kosher salt
- Steam for 5 minutes, then stir and fluff with a fork.
- While the quinoa is warm, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic clove, and black pepper. Stir to combine and fold in the spinach. Cover until ready to make the bowl.4 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 cups spinach
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.4 large eggs
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.4 5-oz salmon fillets, 4 tbsp olive oil
- 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, lime zest, and a side of sambal (a spicy chili garlic paste).3 scallions, 4 tsp sambal oelek (optional garnish), 1 avocado, lime zest (optional garnish)
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 597kcal