Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowls
Smokey-sweet salmon glazed with miso and brown sugar, served over a bed of quinoa and seasonal vegetables for a balanced, flavorful meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, quinoa, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz/170 g) skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup (185 g) uncooked quinoa
- 1 head (12 oz/340 g) florets broccoli
- 1 medium, julienned carrots
- 2 tbsp (15 g) white miso paste
- 1 tbsp (12 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss 1 cup quinoa with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt; spread in an even layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until toasted.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp miso mixture. Roast for 12-15 minutes until flaky and golden.
- Step 4: While salmon roasts, steam 1 head broccoli and 1 medium carrot for 5-7 minutes until tender. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 5: Serve salmon over quinoa, topped with steamed vegetables and a drizzle of miso glaze.







