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Honey Glazed Salmon with Roast Veggies and Quinoa

Lunch
A delicious combination of sweet and savoury flavours, this really is a tasty one! Not only does it pack a punch with flavour but also nutrients too, from the vegetables to the fresh ginger and salmon, it’s a great all rounder!
4 stars from 1 vote
Calories702kcal
Carbs65g
Protein49g
Fats26g
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Performance Benefits

This recipe would be suitable after high intensity exercise to replenish glycogen stores, support growth and repair of muscle cells and reduce oxidative stress in the body brought on by exercise.
Health Benefits

The ingredients used in this recipe will provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which support our immune function, inflammation and recovery from cold’s and flu’s as well as injury.
Expert Tips

Make an extra portion of this recipe to enjoy to lunch over the coming days!

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Medium sized pot
  • Large baking tray
  • Non-stick pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Salmon fillet (250g)
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Aubergine
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper
  • ½ Head of broccoli
  • 1 Red onion
  • 100 g Quinoa
2 Servings

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃.
  • Place the vegetables on a baking tray and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Add the quinoa and water to a pot (one part quinoa to two parts water), and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 15 minutes. Leave to sit.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce and the ginger together.
  • Place the salmon fillets on a sheet of tin foil and pour the sauce over. Wrap up the salmon fillets and place in the oven for 12 minutes.
  • Heat a drop of olive oil on a non-stick pan at a high heat.
  • Place the salmon fillets on the pan for 30 seconds on each side to slightly caramelize the honey glaze.
  • Add the vegetables, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey to the pot with the quinoa and mix well.
  • Transfer the quinoa mix to a plate and serve a salmon fillet on top.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 702kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 49gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 1613mgPotassium: 1541mgFiber: 14gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 201ugVitamin C: 279mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 7mg
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