Salmon with Green Tea and Quinoa

For seafood lovers, this recipe is different and incorporates quinoa full of protein and green tea full of antioxidants, plus soy rich in plant-based protein. Let’s make it for lunch or dinner!

Approximate Nutritional Content: 4 servings, nutrition per 1 serving

• Calories: 402 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 10 gr. equals 2 servings of fat

• Grams of protein: 38 gr. equals 5 servings of protein

• Grams of carbohydrates: 40 gr. equals 2.5 servings of carbohydrates

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients we use, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup clean quinoa

• 1 green tea bag

• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

• 3 green onions finely chopped

• 4 salmon fillets approximately 120 gr each

• 4 cups broccoli cut into florets

• 1 cup frozen edamame

• salt

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

Preparation:

• Place the quinoa in a small pot with 1 1/2 cup of water, over medium-high heat bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and let cook over low heat until all the water is absorbed, approximately 12 minutes, remove from heat when ready.

• In a deep skillet bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil with the tea bag, soy sauce, ginger and green onion (the white part), using medium heat. Add the salmon and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the salmon to a plate and remove the tea bag from the skillet.

• Add the broccoli and edamame to the skillet and season with salt. Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, drain once ready.

• Incorporate the cilantro into the previously prepared quinoa.

• Serve the salmon on a bed of quinoa, then cover with the broccoli and edamame and sprinkle with the remaining green onion and pumpkin seeds.

Enjoy!