Healthy & Satisfying Salmon with Quinoa & Squash


With this dish, you don’t need to sacrifice any flavor to prepare a super healthy meal. Pan-fry some salmon and pair with quinoa and sautéed squash. Check out our recommended spice mixtures for this recipe that will take you around the world and back.

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • quinoa
  • squash
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • 1 part salt
  • 1 part black pepper

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions
Step 2: Oil and season salmon
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over high heat
Step 4: Cook salmon for 2-3 minutes, reduce heat to low, flip salmon, cover the pan, and cook for 5 more minutes
Step 5: Dice squash into small pieces
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute squash for 7-10 minutes, until squash begins to brown
Step 8: Plate salmon, quinoa, and squash together and serve!

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With this dish, you don’t need to sacrifice any flavor to prepare a super healthy meal. Pan-fry some salmon and pair with quinoa and sautéed squash. Check out our recommended spice mixtures for this recipe that will take you around the world and back.

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • quinoa
  • squash
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • 1 part salt
  • 1 part black pepper

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Pot
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions
Step 2: Oil and season salmon
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over high heat
Step 4: Cook salmon for 2-3 minutes, reduce heat to low, flip salmon, cover the pan, and cook for 5 more minutes
Step 5: Dice squash into small pieces
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute squash for 7-10 minutes, until squash begins to brown
Step 8: Plate salmon, quinoa, and squash together and serve!

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How to Dice Squash

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