Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Broccoli

A practical salmon dinner with fluffy quinoa and roasted broccoli, timed to keep the fish moist and the grains tender.

A practical salmon dinner with fluffy quinoa and roasted broccoli, timed to keep the fish moist and the grains tender.

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