CardiacKrock Jalapeno Cilantro Almond Crusted Salmon with Beet Green Quinoa (SUPER HEALTHY)

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats; sunflower seeds are budget-friendly and nut-free.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is nutritious and similar in texture; brown rice is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a food processor, combine almonds, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until finely chopped.

Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.

Spread the almond mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden.

While the salmon bakes, rinse quinoa under cold water.

In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork; stir in lemon zest and season with salt.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add beet greens and cumin; cook until greens are wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve salmon atop a bed of quinoa, garnished with sautéed beet greens.

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