Baked Salmon with Quinoa & Greens

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Baked Salmon with Quinoa & Greens

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Normal Eating Stage
Cuisine: Bariatric Friendly
Calories: 419
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250g (9oz) salmon fillet, skin on
  • 90g (1/2 cup) quinoa, uncooked (cook to approx. 180g)
  • 180ml (3/4 cup) water or stock
  • 100g (3.5oz) baby spinach
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Squeeze of lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F / gas mark 6).
  2. Rinse the quinoa and cook in water or stock according to packet instructions, about 15 minutes, until fluffy.
  3. Meanwhile, season the salmon and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and flaking easily.
  4. Wilt the spinach in a dry pan for 2 minutes.
  5. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir through the olive oil and wilted spinach.
  6. Serve the salmon on top of the quinoa and spinach with a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition information

Per 100g Per serving (270g)
Energy 651kJ / 156kcal 1754kJ / 419kcal
Fat 8.4g 22.7g
of which saturates 1.5g 4g
Carbohydrate 8g 21.6g
of which sugars 0.4g 1g
Fibre 1.3g 3.6g
Protein 11.3g 30.4g
Salt 0.1g 0.2g
Barry
A full portion of quinoa can be more than you need at this stage. Start with a smaller scoop and add more only if you've got the room.