🍲 High-Protein Dinner: Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables & Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
🍲 High-Protein Dinner: Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables & Cauliflower Rice
💪 A flavorful, nutrient-packed dinner that’s high in protein, healthy fats, and low in carbs—perfect for recovery and muscle-building!
🍽 Ingredients (Serves 1, ~500 Calories):
120g baked salmon fillet
1 cup cauliflower rice (about 150g)
1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Method
🥣 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Toss mixed vegetables in ½ tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
3️⃣ Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet next to the vegetables and drizzle with ½ tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
5️⃣ While the salmon and veggies roast, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and sauté cauliflower rice with a drizzle of olive oil for 5-6 minutes until soft.
6️⃣ Serve the baked salmon alongside roasted vegetables and cauliflower rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
💡 Nutrition Breakdown (Approx.):
✅ Calories: 500
✅ Protein: 40g
✅ Carbs: 15g
✅ Fats: 30g
🔥 A satisfying, protein-packed dinner that’s light yet filling, perfect for post-workout recovery or a healthy evening meal! 🚀💪
