Lean Chimichurri Trout, Quinoa & Spinach Plate
Ready in about 30 minutes, this zingy trout and quinoa dish is built for fat-loss phases — 517 kcal and 42g protein.
Ingredients
- 140g Trout
- 120g quinoa
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 15g red onion
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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3
Bake the trout fillet at 200°C for 12 minutes until just cooked.
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4
Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and trout, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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