Description
A nutritious, high-protein meal prep featuring baked salmon, brown rice, and roasted vegetables. Perfect for healthy lunches or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 lemon, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange salmon and vegetables on the sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 14–16 minutes until salmon flakes easily and veggies are tender.
Portion with brown rice and garnish with herbs before serving or storing.
Notes
Keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Substitute quinoa for brown rice or swap salmon for cod or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 80mg