Baked salmon, broccoli & quinoa bowl

Omega-3s and iodine for the brain, with protein and calcium from the greens.

Serves 2 · Ready in 30 min · Rich in Protein, Calcium

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 head broccoli, in florets
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 lemon
  • Handful of parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Bake the salmon at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes.
  2. Steam or roast the broccoli until tender.
  3. Toss the warm quinoa with olive oil, parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
  4. Build the bowls with quinoa, broccoli and salmon. Finish with lemon.

Tip: Oily fish like salmon is a top source of the omega-3 (DHA) that supports brain development in pregnancy.

Roughly per serve

  • Protein: 32 g
  • Calcium: 120 mg
  • Iron: 2 mg
  • Choline: 100 mg

Approximate per-serve estimates from AUSNUT and USDA food-composition data, a general guide, not individual advice.

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