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Pesto Salmon Chickpea Bowls

Delicious and nutritious bowls featuring seasoned salmon, protein-packed chickpeas, and vibrant pesto, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil for blending
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
For Serving
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup arugula fresh

Method
 

Prepare the Quinoa and Chickpeas
  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  3. Stir in the drained chickpeas and let them warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Make the Pesto
  1. In a food processor, combine basil, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped, then gradually add olive oil and lemon juice until smooth.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the quinoa and chickpea mixture among four bowls.
  2. Top each bowl with a salmon fillet, a generous spoonful of pesto, cherry tomatoes, and arugula.
Serve
  1. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
  2. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful pesto salmon chickpea bowls!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or nuts for added texture.

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