Quinoa Bowl with Salmon, Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes
This gorgeous and colourful power bowl has quinoa at its base, salmon for protein, and is topped with oodles of veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rounds
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (180 g) quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 lemon, zest finely grated
- 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 zucchini, cut into thin spirals or julienned
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 4 cups (100 g) baby spinach
- 2 cups (280 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- Spicy mayonnaise, for serving (see recipe)
- 1/4 cup (40 g) roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- In a blender or a small food processor, purée the avocado, water, mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
This gorgeous and colourful power bowl has quinoa at its base, salmon for protein, and is topped with oodles of veggies.