Smart Salmon and Lemony Lentil Bowls
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Smart Salmon and Lemony Lentil Bowls

Smart Salmon and Lemony Lentil Bowls

with Garlicky Feta Crema

Seared salmon fillets get a flavour boost from the feta cheese sauce. Lemony lentils, roasted sweet potatoes and ever-so-slightly wilted baby spinach round out this delish meal. Eat until your heart's content with this carb- and cal-conscious bowl!

Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amount.

Tags:
Quick
Carb Smart
Calorie Smart
Low CO2
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Salmon
Milk

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time8 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

250 g

Salmon Fillets, skin-on

(Contains Salmon)

1 unit(s)

Lentils, canned

(May contain Triticale, Wheat)

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Sour Cream

(Contains Milk)

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

3.5 tsp

Oil*

0.38 tsp

Salt*

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Nutrition Values

Calories620 kcal
Fat31 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate49 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Sodium1170 mg
Trans Fat0.1 g
Potassium2150 mg
Calcium250 mg
Iron7 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Strainer
Zester
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Small Bowl
Medium Non-Stick Pan
Large Non-Stick Pan

Instructions

Prep
1
  • Using a strainer, drain and rinse lentils.
  • Peel, then cut sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Peel, then finely mince or grate garlic.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon.
  • Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
Roast sweet potatoes
2
  • Add sweet potatoes and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. 
  • Roast in the middle of the oven, flipping halfway through, until tender, 16-18 min.


Make feta crema
3
  • Meanwhile, add feta, sour cream, half the garlic, half the lemon zest, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lemon juice and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) water to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.)
  • Using a fork, mash until almost smooth.
Cook salmon
4
  • Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • While the pan heats, pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then salmon, skin-side down.
  • Cook until skin is crispy, 4-5 min. Flip and cook until salmon is opaque and cooked through, 2-3 min.**
  • Remove and discard skin, if desired. Using a fork, break up salmon into bite-sized pieces.


Warm lentils
5
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.
  • Add lentils and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt. Cook, stirring often, until lentils are warmed through, 2-3 min.
  • Remove the pan from heat.
  • Drizzle 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lemon juice and sprinkle remaining lemon zest over the pan.
  • Add spinach, then stir until slightly wilted, 1-2 min. Season with pepper.


Finish and serve
6
  • Divide lentils between bowls.
  • Top with sweet potatoes and salmon, then drizzle feta crema over top.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
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