Soft Salmon & Quinoa Porridge
Quinoa serves as a robust plant-based protein base containing all nine essential amino acids. Folding in a tiny portion of flaked hot salmon adds dynamic omega-3 fats to help lower systemic inflammation and build physical stamina.
Gentle for fatigue.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dry quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 oz cooked salmon fillet, flaked
How to make it
- Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and vegetable broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and translucent.
- Gently fold the flaked salmon into the warm quinoa, allowing it to heat through before serving.
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.