The Ultimate Brain Food

Another recipe for you to try! 

It is always so much easier to stay on track when you eat well. An easy way to make any meal fabulous is to add fresh herbs.  At most super markets these days you can pick up fresh herbs for your kitchen window. I would suggest basil, thyme, chives, or rosemary. Then just add them to any meal for fresh flavor.(google the best way to prep each herb, to avoid using the bitter parts) Oh, and a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime brightens the flavor of any dish so keep a stash in the fridge. And I almost forgot sea salt and pepper grinders are a must....they sell them at every supermarket these days and make all the difference.

Now to the recipe :) I chose this one because it is the ultimate brain food :)

Fresh Salmon, Quinoa, and steamed broccoli with a splash of Olive Oil.

2-5 oz filets of Salmon 

(I cover each side with a tsp. of mayonaise, it flavors them perfectly and  adds the right amount of fat). Sea Salt and Pepper to taste

Broil them for 7 minutes on each side. 

Quinoa  (1/2 cup dry grain per person) is the best grain, tastes fabulous and you can get it at most grocery stores in the rice section. Cook it like rice 2 cups of liquid to 1 cup of grain. I use chicken or vegetable broth  instead of water to add more flavor. When cooked, fluff with a fork and add fresh herbs.

Broccoli: Young broccoli is yummy but any will do. Get a bunch per person (the more the better!) I always just steam it in the microwave in a glass bowl with a cup of water and covered with saran wrap for 4-5 minutes. Then drain the water and drizzle with good olive oil and fresh sea salt and pepper to taste. 

SOoooooo....Make the quinoa first and when cooked and steaming.

Put the salmon under the broiler (in the oven) and set the timer for 7 minutes (while thats cooking)

Put the sliced broccoli in the glass bowl with the water and cover with saran wrap...zap in the microwave for 5 minutes let it steam in the microwave while you....

Flip the Salmon over and let it cook on the other side for 7 more minutes.

Then Plate a neat pile of Quinoa, lay the salmon over it and place the broccoli on the side. Drizzle olive oil on the broccoli and grind fresh salt and pepper where you desire. Add a slice or two of lemon and your done :)