Salmon bowl with quinoa, zucchini and sweet potato
Prep
45 min
Total
1 hour 5 min
Serves
4
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Ingredients
2
small sweet potatoes, , peeled and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds
1/3
cup (75 ml) olive oil
1
cup (180 g) quinoa, , rinsed and drained
1
lemon, , zest finely grated
1 ½
lb (675 g) skinless salmon fillet, , cut into 4 pieces
2
zucchini, , cut into thin spirals or julienned
1
tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
4
cups (100 g) baby spinach
2
cups (280 g) cherry tomatoes, , halved
¼
cup (40 g) roasted pumpkin seeds
Spicy mayonnaise, for serving
Avocado Sauce
1
ripe avocado, , cubed
2
tbsp (30 ml) water
1
tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise
1
tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
Bowl
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a non-stick baking sheet, or a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat, combine the potatoes with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the oil.
- Roast for 15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the quinoa until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add the lemon zest and 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the salmon in 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil for 6 to 8 minutes, turning the fish over halfway through, or until the desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towel.
- In another bowl, combine the zucchini, lemon juice and remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
- In a small food processor, purée the avocado, water, mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the potatoes, quinoa, salmon, zucchini, spinach and cherry tomatoes among four bowls. Garnish with the avocado sauce and spicy mayonnaise, to taste. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds.