Salmon Veggie Bowl: A Protein Packed Recipe

So, you're looking for a high protein, high calorie meal? This is it. One salmon fillet alone is 240 calories with 23 grams of protein! That's absolute wonderful news for those of you aiming to gain weight and muscle or simply indulge in a hearty meal.

This veggie bowl takes approximately 30 minutes to make and feeds one hungry individual. Packed with vibrant colors, wholesome ingredients, and the convenience of Trader Joe's products, this meal is the perfect filling and nutritious meal.

Prefacing this recipe by acknowledging that I am a novice, a beginner, here to share recipes thrown together! At any time, feel free to substitute or add items that call to your palette.

This month marks two months on the journey to cultivating a healthy relationship to food. To celebrate, take a look at my favorite dinner pick for this week.

Ingredients You'll Need:

• 2 fillets from Trader Joes Frozen Atlantic Salmon Fillets
• 1 cup Trader Joe's Roasted Corn (precooked)
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Shelled Edamame (precooked)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Spinach Artichoke Dip
• 2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Jasmine Rice (premade)
• 1/2 cup purple onions, (sliced however you like)
• Kinder's Seafood Blend
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Bake the Salmon: For this meal, my partner made pan fried salmon for an elevated crunch and browning. Oven baked salmon is a preferred method of mine. For oven-baked salmon, this recipe is more than satisfactory.
3. A Summary of Oven Baked Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down onto baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with Kinder's Seafood Blend, and top with minced garlic and lemon slices. Place in oven and bake 10-12 minutes or until fish is cooked through.
4. A Summary of Pan Fried Salmon: Season with Kinder's Seafood Blend OR seasoning of your choice. Add a small amount of olive oil to hot skillet and heat. Add fish to pan on skin-side up and cook 5-6 minutes, flip and cook for 2-4 minute or until fish is cooked through.
5. Prepare Trader Joe's Ingredients: While the salmon is baking, gather your Trader Joe's ingredients – Roasted Corn, Shelled Edamame, Spinach Artichoke Dip, and Organic Jasmine Rice.
6. Warm the Corn and Edamame: Heat the precooked Roasted Corn and Shelled Edamame in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally until warmed through.
7. Assemble the Bowl: In a large serving bowl, assemble the veggie bowl. Start with a generous serving of Trader Joe's Organic Jasmine Rice as the base.
8. Arrange the Ingredients: Place the baked salmon fillets on top of the rice. Surround the salmon with Roasted Corn, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and Shelled Edamame.
9. Add the Finishing Touches: Spoon small spoonfuls of Trader Joe's Spinach Artichoke Dip over the bowl, and scatter thinly sliced purple onions on top.
10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the bowl with lime wedges for a burst of citrus flavor.
11. Enjoy Your Trader Joe's Salmon Veggie Bowl: Based on your preference, toss the ingredients together to combine the flavors or leave them separated.

Optional: Add black beans & the cheese of your choice. Try feta cheese for crumbly, yet slightly creamy, tangy richness!

And, you’re done. Treat yourself to a bowl that's easy to make and easy to enjoy!

Let me know what you think in the comments.