Description
Salmon Meal Prep with Veggies is a healthy and flavorful meal packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and nutrient-rich vegetables, perfect for meal prepping and staying on track with fitness or nutrition goals.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 lemon, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Place lemon slices on top of each fillet for extra flavor.
- Bake the salmon: Roast the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: On another baking sheet, toss the broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables: Roast the vegetables in the oven (at the same time as the salmon if there’s room) for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Assemble the meal prep: Once the salmon and veggies are cooked, portion them into meal prep containers—one fillet of salmon and a generous helping of roasted vegetables in each container.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving or storing.
- Cool and store: Let the meal prep containers cool before sealing with a lid. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For added protein, you can include grilled chicken or shrimp.
- If you prefer, add roasted sweet potatoes or asparagus for variety.
- To make the dish spicy, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg