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Pesto Salmon Chickpea Bowls

Delicious and nutritious bowls featuring tender salmon, hearty chickpeas, and vibrant pesto, perfect for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups chickpeas cooked and drained
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic
For Garnish
  • 1 lemon lemon sliced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved

Method
 

Prepare the Pesto
  1. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
  2. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa and chickpeas as the base.
  2. Top with baked salmon fillets and spoon over the prepared pesto.
  3. Garnish with lemon slices and cherry tomatoes.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the fresh flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the pesto or on top of the assembled bowls.

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