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Baked Lemon-Herb Trout with Toasted Quinoa
30 mins
Easy
4 Servings
This baked trout dish brings vibrant, clean flavors to your table with minimal effort. It is a perfect balance of flaky, omega-rich fish and nutty, protein-packed quinoa.
A nutritious, one-pan-friendly meal featuring fresh trout fillets baked with lemon and herbs, served over a bed of light, fluffy quinoa. High in omega-3s and fiber, this dish is ready in under 40 minutes.
To deepen the flavor of your quinoa, toast the dry grains in the dry saucepan for two minutes before adding the broth. You will smell a nutty aroma that elevates the entire dish.
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 38g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Carbohydrates | 34g |
Yes, salmon works perfectly as it has a similar healthy fat content and cooking time.
The fish is perfectly cooked when it turns opaque and flakes easily when gently pressed with a fork.
Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Stewart Lucas is the founder of NutriGuide. With over a decade of clinical experience in nutrition, hormone balance, and dietetic consulting, Stewart simplifies home cooking with science-backed diet plans, healthy ingredient hacks, and easy culinary techniques.
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