Salmon with Savory Herbed Quinoa and String Beans

Prep:20minCook:20min

This balanced meal, with omega-3-rich salmon, whole-grain quinoa, and delicious string beans, is quick and easy to meal prep so you don't have to worry about what's for dinner all week long. The salmon and beans are roasted on a single sheet pan that you can pop in the oven without a mess.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:11:29 GMT

Ingredients

5 servings

1.5 lbssalmon fillet

skin-on

1 lbgreen beans

ends snapped off

1 tablespoonolive oil

salt

freshly ground black pepper

Fresh Dill Marinade

⅓ cupolive oil

0.5juice of lemon

2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar

1 tablespoonhoney

1 teaspoonsalt

1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

Savory Herbed Quinoa

1 cupquinoa

2 cupsvegetable broth

½ tablespoonsolive oil

0.5juice of lemon

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

½ cupfresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the dill marinade as directed and transfer to a 9-by-12-inch glass baking dish

Step 2

Cut the salmon into five 4- to 5-ounce portions and place it flesh-side own in the marinade for at least 20 minutes

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a large sheet pan with parchent paper

Step 4

While the salmon marinates, start the Quinoa recipe. While the quinoa is cooking, toss the string beans in the oil in a medium bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place the salmon pieces skin-side down along the edges of the sheet pan. Place the beans in the middle of the pan. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through. Baking time will depend on the thickness of the fish.

Step 6

While the salmon is baking, let the quinoa rest, then toss it with the seasonings and set aside.

Step 7

Remove the salmon from the oven and cool

Step 8

Divide the quinoa evenly into 5 large glass storage containers (about 3/4 cup each). Divide the green beans among the containers, placing them on one side of the quinoa. Place a piece of salmon on the other side.

Fresh Dill Marinade

Step 9

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper

Savory Herbed Quinoa

Step 10

In a saucepan combine the quinoa and broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, an simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa looks fluffy.

Step 11

Remove from the heat an let rest, covered, for 10 minutes

Step 12

Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, and scallions. Stir to incorporate.