Name: Grilled Salmon with Brown Rice and Steamed Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillet; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili flakes; 1/4 cup parsley (fresh); 1/4 tsp low sodium salt; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium); 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup sliced carrots; 1 cup snap peas

Grilled Salmon with Brown Rice and Steamed Vegetables

Tender salmon marinated in a zesty lemon and cumin mixture, grilled to perfection. The salmon is paired with a side of nutty brown rice, which provides a source of complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index, and a vibrant mix of steamed vegetables including broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. This balanced dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon, fiber from the brown rice, and a variety of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, making it not only nutritious but also satisfying and flavorful.

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Course: Dinner

Keywords: fall, fish, nutty, rice, salmon, seafood, vegetables

Servings: 4

Calories: 443kcal

Ingredients

For the Salmon

1 lb salmon fillet
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/4 cup parsley, fresh
1/4 tsp low sodium salt

For the Brown Rice:

1 cup brown rice
2 cups chicken broth, low sodium

For the Steamed Vegetables:

2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup snap peas

Instructions

Prepare the Brown Rice:

Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside.

Prepare the Steamed Vegetables:

While the rice is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and place a steamer basket on top.
Add the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas to the steamer basket.
Cover and steam the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

Prepare the Grilled Salmon:

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, chili flakes, and salt.
Brush the salmon with the olive oil mixture.
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Grill the salmon for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh parsley.

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