Pesto-topped salmon with quinoa and steamed veg

Pesto-topped salmon with quinoa and steamed veg

3.9 12 ratings

Prep. 5 min

Total 30 min

4 portions

Ingredients

skinless salmon fillets (150-180 g each - see Tips)
4
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
fresh rosemary (approx. 8 cm long)
2 sprigs
fresh thyme (approx. 8 cm long)
2 sprigs
extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
water
1200 g
Vegetable stock paste (see Tips)
1 tsp
quinoa
220 g
seasonal vegetables (eg broccoli, asparagus, broccolini)
500 g
basil pesto to serve
100 g
lemon wedges, to serve

Difficulty

easy

Nutrition per 1 portion

Sodium 405.7 mg

Protein 43.4 g

Calories 3130.3 kJ / 748.2 kcal

Fat 41.4 g

Fibre 8 g

Saturated Fat 7.3 g

Carbohydrates 48.6 g

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