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Chef's Special: Roasted Salmon with Quinoa and Roasted Carrot

A delicious and nutritious main course that is easy to make, but impressive enough to serve to guests. The salmon is perfectly roasted and served on a bed of quinoa with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs. Accompanied by a side of roasted carrots with honey and thyme for a sweet and savory touch. Enjoy!

Preparation Time
40 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 200 g quinoa
  • 8 medium carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 lemon
  •  Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill)
  •  Salt and pepper to season
Nutritional Facts
fat 25g
kcal 580
carbs 50g
protein 45g

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. 2 Place the salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  3. 3 Peel the carrots and cut into sticks. Toss with olive oil, honey, and thyme and spread out on a second baking sheet.
  4. 4 Place the salmon and carrots in the oven. Roast the salmon for 12-15 minutes and the carrots for 20-25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once cooked, stir in the juice of half a lemon and some fresh herbs.
  6. 6 Serve the salmon on a bed of quinoa, with the roasted carrots on the side. Enjoy!