High Protein Maple Dijon Salmon Rice Bowls Delight Your Taste Buds!
A delicious and nutritious meal featuring salmon glazed with maple and Dijon mustard, served over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the maple Dijon mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the rice and steam the broccoli.
- Serve the salmon over the rice with steamed broccoli on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the maple Dijon mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg