Description
A quick and healthy one-pot meal featuring tender salmon, fluffy rice, and vegetables, perfect for a balanced weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and peas. Stir gently.
- Place salmon fillets on top of the rice mixture. Cover and cook for another 10-12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Serve warm directly from the pot.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice, but increase the cooking time and liquid slightly.
- Feel free to use other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Use skinless salmon for easier serving and even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg