While salmon is the star of this bowl, we’ve paired it with fiber and antioxidant-rich carbohydrate sources to make this a well-rounded meal. Quinoa has all of the essential amino acids necessary for energy production in the body. We always recommend soaking quinoa or purchasing it already sprouted, since this process makes it more easily digested, and the vitamins and minerals more accessible to the body. Carrots, arugula, and onions help add color to this bowl and also bring a slew of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, K, b6, riboflavin, folate, iron, calcium, and magnesium.

SALMON BOWL WITH QUINOA

Ingredients:

Bowl:
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 can salmon, drained
1-2 large carrots
1 avocado

Picked onions:

ingredients and recipe found here

Sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 avocado
1 clove garlic
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Step 1: After pickling onions (recipe here), cook quinoa according to package instructions. Measure 1 cup of quinoa for each bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Make dressing. Blend all dressing ingredients until creamy and smooth.

Step 3: Drain salmon. Mix with one tablespoon of lemon juice, plus salt and pepper to taste. Prepare remaining vegetables. Using a peeler, create ribbons from carrots. Remove flesh from avocado and slice.

Step 4: Assemble bowls. Add all ingredients to the quinoa base. Top with dressing and enjoy!

 

Recipe and photography by Kaitlyn Noble 

https://blog.cleanprogram.com/salmon-bowl/