Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Diabetes-Friendly;Healthy Lunch;Omega-3 Rich

Herb-Crusted Salmon with Garlic Spinach & Quinoa – Diabetes-Friendly Lunch Recipe

  This herb-crusted salmon is a diabetes-friendly, low-carb, and nutrient-dense meal that's easy to prepare. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich spinach and quinoa, it’s a balanced choice for lunch or dinner. Ingredients Salmon fillet: 4 ounces Herbs: 1 tablespoon each of fresh parsley, dill, and thyme (finely chopped) Olive oil: 1 tablespoon, divided Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Baby spinach: 2 cups Quinoa: ½ cup, cooked Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon Salt and pepper: To taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the salmon: Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet. Drizzle with half the olive oil, sprinkle the chopped herbs over the top, and season with salt and pepper. Bake the salmon: Place the salmon in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until it’s flaky and cooked through. Sauté the spinach: While the salmon is baking, heat the remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic...