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Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Lentils

Name: Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 small carrot, julienned; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1/2 cup dried green split peas; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons capers, drained; 2-1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; SALMON:; 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

I used to weight-train to keep myself in shape for my work as a volunteer firefighter, and I often prepared this dish. It’s loaded with fiber, protein and antioxidants. Now that I’m a stay-at-home mom, I make it to give me energy to chase the little ones. —Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

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Ingredients

1 small carrot, julienned
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup dried green split peas
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons capers, drained
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
SALMON:
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute carrot and onion in oil until tender. Add the lentils, peas, garlic and capers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer.
Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice.
Spritz fillets with butter-flavored spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lentil mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 422 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 14g fiber), 35g protein.

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