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Quinoa Salmon Bowl

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AMY1 Friendly Omega-3

⏱ 25 minutes

🍽 Serves 2

Perfect for Your Genetic Profile

AMY1 High Copy Variant: The quinoa in this recipe provides complex carbohydrates that your efficient amylase enzymes can easily break down for sustained energy.

FADS1 Efficient: Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that your genetic profile can effectively process and utilize for brain and heart health.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package directions (about 15 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and half the lemon juice.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes.
  6. Whisk remaining olive oil and lemon juice for dressing.
  7. Divide quinoa mixture into bowls, top with flaked salmon and avocado.
  8. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh dill.

Nutritional Benefits

Protein: 35g

High-quality complete protein from salmon

Omega-3: 1.8g

EPA and DHA for brain and heart health

Complex Carbs: 45g

Quinoa provides sustained energy

Fiber: 8g

Supports digestive health