Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrot, and garlic until softened.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- While lentils are cooking, season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of braised lentils.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding herbs like parsley or dill to the lentils.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with lentils
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg