Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for you to try out: Baked Salmon with Lentils, Quinoa, and a Lemon Herb Sauce. This dish is not only super tasty, but it’s also packed with protein and healthy ingredients.
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 vegetables
- 1 cup purple sauerkraut (optional, for those who like to experiment with unique flavors)
For the Lemon Herb Sauce:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt (to taste)
- A quick squeeze of honey or agave (to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions:
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Lentils and Quinoa: Start by preheating 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 this for about 45-50 minutes, or until it’s almost fully cooked. Once done, fluff it up with a fork.
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Sauce: While that’s baking, you can prepare the lemon herb sauce. Blend all the sauce ingredients together in a food processor or shake them up in a jar. Set aside about half of the dressing for later.
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Salmon: Once the lentils and quinoa are done, place the salmon and any other vegetables you want on top (skin side down). Drizzle or brush half of the lemon dressing over the salmon and veggies. Bake this 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: When the salmon is fully cooked, serve it with the reserved sauce and purple sauerkraut (if you’re using it).
Notes: Some vegetables, like green beans, asparagus, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mushrooms, and peas, will cook just fine in 10 minutes in a hot oven. But others, like sweet potatoes, might need more time. If you’re using a vegetable that needs more time to cook, consider par-boiling them before adding them to the oven. Also, the recipe calls for 12 ounces of salmon, but feel free to add more if you prefer larger servings.
Enjoy your meal!
