recipe

Warm Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Beetroot, Salmon & Orange-Dill Dressing

lucythehealthcoach29 October 2025

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 120g salmon fillet
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• 1 small beetroot, peeled & cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• Sea salt & pepper

Dressing:

• Juice & zest of ½ orange
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped dill

Method

1. Roast beetroot with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 200°C for 25–30 mins.
2. Pan-sear salmon until golden and just cooked.
3. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
4. Toss quinoa, spinach, and beetroot with dressing. Top with salmon and pumpkin seeds.

💛 Why it works:
Beetroot supports liver detoxification (helping hormone balance), salmon provides omega-3s, and quinoa stabilises blood sugar.