Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for baked salmon with lentils, quinoa, and a tangy lemon herb sauce. It’s a healthy, high-protein meal that you can whip up in one dish. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup black lentils
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 ounces salmon
- 2-3 cups green beans or other veggies of your choice
- 1 cup purple sauerkraut (optional, for the adventurous eaters out there)
For the Lemon Herb Sauce:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt, to taste
- A quick squeeze of honey or agave, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions:
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Prep the Lentils and Quinoa: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Rinse the lentils and quinoa, then place them in a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish with the broth. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until almost fully cooked. Take it out and fluff it up with a fork.
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Make the Sauce: Blend all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or shake them up in a jar. Set aside about half of the dressing for later.
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Cook the Salmon: Once the lentils and quinoa are done, place the salmon (skin side down) and any other veggies you’re using on top. Drizzle or brush with half of the lemon dressing. Bake for another 10 minutes, then broil for the last 2 minutes. If your salmon is thick and needs more time, just turn off the oven and let it sit inside for a few more minutes to finish cooking.
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Serve it Up: When the salmon is fully cooked, serve it with the reserved sauce and purple sauerkraut (if you’re into that).
Notes:
- Some veggies will cook just fine in 10 minutes in a hot oven, but others won’t. If you’re using something that’s going to require more time like sweet potatoes, I would suggest par-boiling them before sending them to the oven. Veggies that work great – green beans, asparagus, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas… etc.
- I’m okay with less, but you may want more salmon per serving – for a full 3 ounces per serving, go for a total of 15-20 ounces vs. 12 ounces as written.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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