Salmon with Quinoa and Leek

Prep time:      30 minutes

Cook time:    45 minutes

Cost:               $10-15

Makes:           2 servings

Although salmon can be expensive, it is a very healthy protein. One large piece of salmon should be enough for two people. If you don’t eat salmon, you can still make this meal without it, as quinoa (keen-wah) has protein in it as well. 

I used red and white quinoa, but any kind will work. Again, I got most of my ingredients at the Farmer’s Market, but Thrifty Foods has a good sale on salmon as well.

Ingredients:                                                                   Cost:

-          Salmon                                                                            ~$6    

-          Oil or butter

-          1 cup of quinoa                                                               $1

-          Vegetables

o   2 medium leeks                                            $3

o   1 medium onion                                           $0.50

o   2 cloves of garlic                                          $0.50

-          Soy sauce

-          Maple syrup 

What to do:

1.      Cover salmon with a little bit of soy sauce and maple syrup and  set aside

2.      Put 1 cup of quinoa with 2½ cups of water in a pot on medium  heat

3.      When water boils turn heat to low

4.      Cook covered for 15 minutes

5.      Cut up vegetables into small pieces

6.      Put large frying pan on medium heat on the stove

7.      Add oil, onions, garlic, and leeks and cook until browned

8.      Put warm vegetables in a covered bowl and set aside

9.      With pan still on medium heat add a little oil and salmon

10.  Cook on each side for about 5-7 minutes

11.  Cut salmon open and make sure there is no light pink showing

12.  Serve on top of quinoa, with leek mix on salmon