Mid-Week Meals: Teriyaki Salmon Quinoa Bowl

We know that healthy eating during a busy week can feel hard, especially if you just want something that is packed with flavor and doesn’t take too much time to prepare, which is why we’ve teamed up with Mei Wan, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. Mei works across a wide array of specialisms, such as sustainable weight management, type 2 diabetes remission, PCOS, (peri-)menopause and is passionate about helping people build sustainable healthy habits. Here, we’ve included one of her recipes for Teriyaki Salmon Quinoa Bowl - perfect if you’re looking to incorporate plenty of protein and fiber into your meal without it feeling too heavy or you don’t eat red meat.

Teriyaki Salmon Quinoa Bowl

The salmon in these delicious teriyaki salmon quinoa bowls offer a source of lean protein, which is essential during your weight loss journey while the quinoa, pak choi and mangetout beans provide fiber to support digestive health. These make a great dinner or can even be pre-prepared as a lunch. See the macronutrient profile (for one person) below to align this with your daily calorie deficit and protein target.

Calories 381 | Protein 32g | Carbs 24g | Fat 17g

Ingredients list

3.9 oz salmon fillet, raw

2.8 oz (about 1 cup) pak choi

2.8 oz (about 1/2 cup) mangetout beans

1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce

1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1.4 oz (about 1/4 cup) uncooked quinoa

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the salmon fillet with a little black pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the chopped pak choi, mangetout beans, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Toss the cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables.
5. Top with the cooked salmon and drizzle with teriyaki sauce.

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