Baked salmon with acorn squash
Prep 15 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Dec 14, 2017
Chatelaine
Ingredients
3 tbsp
canola oil, divided
1/2 medium
20
brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (3 cups)
4
3 tbsp
2 tbsp
Dijon mustard
2 tbsp
1 tsp
1/4 tsp
2 tbsp
pepitas, (optional)
microgreens, (optional)
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- DRIZZLE 1 tbsp oil over squash and brussels sprouts on prepared sheet, tossing to coat. Bake 5 min.
- COMBINE remaining 2 tbsp oil, maple syrup, Dijon, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- ADD salmon to centre of baking sheet with vegetables. Brush some of the maple mixture over salmon, then drizzle remaining mixture over vegetables, stirring to coat.
- BAKE 8 min. Increase heat to broil, then cook until vegetables are slightly browned and squash is tender, about 5 min. Sprinkle with pepitas and serve with microgreens.
Kitchen Tip: Keeping the skin on when cooking salmon adds flavour and helps prevent it from drying out. Plus, the layer of fat between the skin and the flesh is where most of the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids are found.
Nutrition
Calories 431, Protein 28 g, Carbohydrates 24 g, Fat 26 g, Fibre 5 g, Sodium 762 mg. Excellent source of vitamin CChatelaine Quickies: Provencal pan salmon
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