This simple to prepare dish is a nutritional powerhouse! Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which help the heart, while quinoa is a very good source of manganese and fiber.

Recipe Nutritional Information:

Calories per Serving: 512

Servings: 4

Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, uncooked

1 ¼ cups water

1 ¼ lb salmon filet, uncooked, cut into 4 5-oz pieces

1 lemon

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Bring water to a boil. Add pre-rinsed quinoa.

3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and fluff.

4. While quinoa is simmering, slice lemon into 8 slices.

5. Season salmon pieces with salt and pepper on both sides. Place two lemon slices on a piece of aluminum foil.

6. Place one piece of salmon atop lemon slices; drizzle with ½ tbsp of olive oil.

7. Loosely fold foil around salmon creating a pouch – no holes, a complete seal.

8. Repeat with the other three salmon portions.

9. When oven reaches 450 degrees F, place all the pouches on a sheet pan and cook for 12 minutes.

10. Add ¼ of the cooked quinoa to each of four bowls, then place a piece of salmon in each. Add the liquid and lemon (optional).

Optional: Can be served with a salad of mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar.