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Makes 2 portions

NB: Make a batch of quinoa and veggies and mix with leftover meat/fish/feta for a quick lunch

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 10g fresh ginger
  • juice of 1/2 to 1 lime
  • 100g quinoa
  • 100g spinach
  • Sliced peppers (optional)
  • 100g grated cabbage
  • 125g edamame beans
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 bunch fresh coriander/ or flat leafed parsley
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 lime to serve in boars

Dressing – optional, but great with salmon

  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp miso
  • juice of 1 lime
  • optional : chilli flakes

Method:

If using salmon –

  • Place the salmon filets (x 2) in a deep dish
  • Mix the tamari, sesame oil, ginger and juice of half a lime and pour over the salmon
  • Leave to marinade for 10-15 minutes
  • Either bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 or fry in a pan for 6-8 minutes on medium heat
  • If using other fish such as cod or prawns, prepare in advance whilst quinoa is cooking.

Quinoa:

  • Rinse well and cook – usually 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is soft and fluffy
  • Immediately rinse with cold water and drain to prevent further cooking
  • Mix the edamame beans with the peppers, spinach, cabbage
  • Slice or chop into cubes the avocado and place in a bowl with the finely chopped coriander or parsley
  • Mix the tamari, sesame oil, miso, lime juice and toasted sesame seeds in a little bowl and adjust ingredients as required
  • Pour over the salad taking care not to crush the avocado pieces
  • Break the salmon/fish/prawns into large pieces and share over the salad ingredients
  • Serve topped with a little toasted sesame and lime boats

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