Easy Meal Prep Salmon Bowls
Easy Meal Prep Salmon Bowls offer a quick and nutritious solution for busy weeknights. With tender salmon, fluffy grains, and vibrant vegetables, this dish is fully customizable to fit your taste. Perfect for meal prep, these bowls keep you satisfied with minimal effort and deliver a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (about 20 minutes).
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Toss bell peppers and broccoli in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily and veggies are tender.
- Assemble bowls: start with a base of rice/quinoa, top with roasted veggies and salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Substitute salmon with chicken or tofu for a different protein option. Add seasonal vegetables like asparagus or zucchini for increased variety. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to four days.