Baked Salmon with Peas & Quinoa

PREP 10 MIN
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COOK  20 MIN

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Number of servings
2
Ingredients

1⁄2 cup (90g) white quinoa (or other colour) rinsed

1 cup (250ml) water

1⁄2 tsp salt

1⁄2 cup (70g) frozen peas defrosted

1⁄2 lemon zest & juice

220g salmon fillets 2 x 110g fillets

salt & pepper, to taste

1 tbs feta crumbled

1⁄4 bunch of fresh mint (80g bunch) leaves picked & chopped, plus extra to serve

Methodbased on 2 servings
1

Preheat oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2

Place quinoa, water and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered for 12 minutes. 

3

Scatter peas over quinoa, return lid and continue to cook for a further 3 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked. Rest covered for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.

4

Meanwhile, press lemon zest into salmon and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on tray and roast for 6-8 minutes or until just cooked.

5

At the same time, toss quinoa with lemon juice, feta and mint and adjust seasoning. 

6

Divide quinoa between plates and top with salmon and extra mint leaves to serve.

Nutritional Informationper serving

Energy (kJ)

1856 kJ / 443 cals

Protein

33.9 g

Fat

20 g

Sat. Fat

4.9 g

Carbs

28.9 g

Sugar

3.8 g

Fiber

5.5 g

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