Healthy Ginger Sesame Salmon Quinoa Bowls

These Healthy Ginger Sesame Salmon Quinoa Bowls are a nourishing and flavorful option for lunch or dinner. Each bowl features tender baked or air-fried salmon over a bed of fluffy quinoa, paired with steamed broccoli, fresh julienned carrots, and a zesty homemade ginger sesame sauce. The sauce brings together umami-rich soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, balanced with garlic and ginger. Topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this macro-friendly dish is rich in protein and fiber, while staying under 400 calories per serving. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner that feels as good as it tastes.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 623 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - salmon fillets
2 cups - quinoa
2 cups - broccoli florets
1 - carrot
2 - green onions
Sesame seeds
2 tablespoons - low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp - sesame oil
1 tbsp - rice vinegar
1 tbsp - fresh ginger
1 tsp - honey
1 clove - garlic

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or air fry for 10–12 minutes, until fully cooked.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, and garlic to make the ginger sesame sauce.
Divide cooked quinoa evenly into two bowls.
Top with steamed broccoli, julienned carrots, and baked salmon.
Drizzle each bowl with the prepared ginger sesame sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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