Recipes
Shopping list
- Preheat oven; prepare quinoa through step 1 and begin to simmer (5 minutes)
- Prepare salmon and begin to bake (5 minutes)
- Complete quinoa; serve (20 minutes)
Herb-Pesto Salmon
Ingredients
- Nonstick aluminum foil
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 3 tablespoons basil-pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 salmon fillets (1 ½ lb), skin removed
- ½ teaspoon pink (or kosher) salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with foil.
- Squeeze lemon for juice (1 teaspoon).
- Check fish for bones.
Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Squeeze lemon for juice (1 teaspoon).
- Combine pesto, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season fish with salt and pepper; place on baking sheet (wash hands).
- Top each fillet evenly with pesto mixture; bake 14–16 minutes and until opaque and separates easily. Serve.
Quinoa-Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 ¼ cups chicken stock (or broth)
- 5 cups fresh kale, finely chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing, divided
- ¼ teaspoon pink (or kosher) salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Steps
- Place stock and quinoa in large stockpot; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove stems from kale, then chop leaves.
- Stir kale into quinoa and cover; cook 8 more minutes. Transfer mixture to large serving bowl; fluff with a fork and let stand to cool slightly.
- Stir in ¼ cup dressing, salt, and pepper. Drizzle remaining ¼ cup dressing over top; sprinkle with cheese. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with fresh asparagus, gluten-free bread, and pudding for dessert.
- Quinoa (keen-wa) has a light, crunchy texture and slightly nutty flavor.
Herb-Pesto Salmon
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 24g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 500mg, Total Carb 1g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 36g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 6%
Quinoa-Kale Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 19g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 790mg, Total Carb 31g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g, Protein 13g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 240%, Vitamin C 60%, Iron 15%