NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 ounces Salmon Fillet

1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa

1 cup Green Beans

1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and cook in water or vegetable broth according to package directions until fluffy.

• 2

  Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season both sides with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat half of the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Place the salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear for 4 to 5 minutes until a golden crust forms.

• 5

  Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 6

  Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside to rest.

• 7

  In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 8

  Add the green beans and a splash of water, covering the pan for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.

• 9

  Serve the seared salmon over a bed of quinoa with the garlic green beans on the side, finished with a bright squeeze of lemon.