Cardiac diet dinners: Delicious meals for heart health!
A collection of delicious and heart-healthy dinner recipes designed for those following a cardiac diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz salmon fillet
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the salmon fillet with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- While the salmon is baking, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté spinach until wilted.
- Serve the baked salmon over a bed of quinoa and sautéed spinach.
Notes
- Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg