NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 ounces Salmon Fillet

1/2 cup cooked Quinoa

1 cup fresh Green Beans

1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the quinoa in water or low-sodium vegetable broth according to package directions until fluffy and all liquid is absorbed.

• 2

  Trim the ends of the green beans and mince the garlic clove.

• 3

  Heat half of the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté the green beans for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic to the green beans during the last minute of sautéing, then remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.

• 5

  Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and black pepper.

• 6

  Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.

• 7

  Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the desired doneness is reached.

• 8

  Serve the seared salmon over the bed of quinoa and garlic green beans, finishing with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.