Healthy Salmon & Chickpea Couscous Bowl
Quick, delicious, and nutritious, this bowl combines salmon, chickpeas, and couscous for a healthy, filling meal.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 fillets salmon (around 4-6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For seasoning the salmon and drizzling before serving
- 1 teaspoon paprika For seasoning the salmon
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water Used to cook couscous
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup mixed greens or baby spinach
Optional Toppings
- to taste diced cucumber For garnish
- to taste cherry tomatoes For garnish
- to taste avocado For garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Couscous
- In a saucepan, bring one cup of vegetable broth or water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Preparing the Salmon
- While the couscous cooks, season the salmon fillets with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook the salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
Combining the Chickpeas
- In a bowl, mix the drained chickpeas with lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of salt for flavor.
Assembling the Bowl
- In a serving bowl, layer fluffy couscous, seasoned chickpeas, and mixed greens. Top with seared salmon fillets.
Garnishing
- Add extra toppings like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs if desired. Drizzle with olive oil or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
Customize it with your favorite legumes or toppings. Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it flaky. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.