Salmon with Sweet Potatoes, Lentils, and Sautéed Spinach
A nutritious dish featuring salmon, roasted sweet potatoes, lentils, and sautéed spinach, perfect for quick family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary), optional
- 1 cup dry lentils (green or brown)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 additional tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- Juice of 1 lemon, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the salmon by arranging fillets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil and herbs, then spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Cook lentils in a pot according to package instructions, about 20 minutes.
- Sauté spinach in a skillet with olive oil until wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the salmon with sweet potatoes, lentils, and spinach, drizzled with lemon juice.
Notes
Choose skin-on salmon for added flavor. Use quick-cooking lentils for convenience.