Delicious Pesto Salmon Chickpea Bowls

These Delicious Pesto Salmon Chickpea Bowls are a nutritious and flavorful meal, combining salmon, chickpeas, and fresh greens.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings bowl

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

oven
Skillet
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Rich in omega-3 fatty acids

For the Chickpeas

1 can Chickpeas Roasted for crunch
2 tablespoons Olive oil For roasting
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For flavor
1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor
to taste Salt For seasoning
to taste Pepper For seasoning

For the Bowl

1 cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice Optional
2 cups Mixed greens Fresh spinach or arugula
2 tablespoons Lemon juice For zest
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley For garnish

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet.
Roast the chickpeas for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side.
Set aside the salmon once cooked and let it rest for a few minutes.
Layer quinoa or rice, mixed greens, roasted chickpeas, and salmon fillets in a large bowl.
Drizzle pesto sauce over the top, followed by lemon juice and fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keyword bowls, chickpeas, dinner, Healthy, pesto, salmon

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