Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each)
2 medium zucchinis (sliced into 1/4″ rounds)
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 tbsp dried herbs (mix of dill, parsley, and thyme)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cook quinoa in 2 cups water (salt lightly) until tender
Toss zucchini with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper
Arrange on baking sheet; roast 10-12 minutes until tender-crisp
Season salmon with garlic, 2 tbsp herbs, lemon zest, and pepper
Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil; bake 10-12 minutes until flaky
Assemble lunch boxes with quinoa base, salmon, zucchini, and fresh lemon slices
Notes
Store in airtight containers up to 4 days
Substitute quinoa with brown rice or cauliflower rice
Add avocado for extra healthy fats
Use fresh lemon when serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Baking/Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunch box
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
