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Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils and Asparagus

January 22, 2018 by Samantha 16 Comments

Healthy, quick, and effortless Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus. A great easy meal prep recipe or a healthy dinner option for busy families. 

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It’s my mission to make 2018 the year my kids ask for soup and pulses. My go-to is lentils which I love for their nutritional content and their adaptability to absorb and take on other flavours.

This Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus was a great family meal that came together quickly and easily (without compromising on flavour or nutrition). A truly easy meal prep recipe or a speedy dinner for those of us that need it. 

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Sheet pan meals are great for busy families and parents who need to get a wholesome meal on the table – fast. Here lentils to all the heavy lifting as I used pre-cooked canned lentils. It made the meal so easy to cook and I used lemon zest and juice to brighten the pulses up and make them more appealing to my kids (and my husband if we’re being totally honest).

The lentils got a lovely crispy texture from being baked and took on a new starring role that I think would be wonderful as a baked breakfast option as well. Substitute eggs for the salmon for a breezy and nutritionally packed breakfast.

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I almost always add a dollop of plain yogurt mixed with a touch of lemon juice to family meals with lentils in them. It makes my kids gobble them up without complaint.

Another alternate is feta or goat’s cheese; a few crumbs go a long way to make this healthy and satisfy dish feel just a bit indulgent.

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This would be a fantastic meal prep lunch that could take desk lunches from boring to a satisfying yum quickly. This dish is packed with satisfying and healthy protein from the fibre and iron packed lentils, and the omega-filled salmon.

For me, I didn’t get that hangry 3pm sensation after enjoying the leftovers for lunch.

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More plant-based easy meal prep ideas:

More lentils and plant-based protein family meal ideas included this Cauliflower and Lentil Dill Salad as well as these Garlicky Peanut Soba Noodles. And this 15-minute Salmon Dinner is still on rotation as my kids adore the salad in it and subbing the couscous for lentils is always a delicious option.

Still freaked out over cooking lentils? Here’s a link to multiple cooking tutorials to walk you through the basics. I can say that cooking lentils is the easiest of all the pulses because they don’t require any pre-soaking like beans do.

5 from 2 votes
Healthy, quick, and beyond easy Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus. #LoveLentils #mealprep #healthy #GetPrepped #ad
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Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Healthy, quick, and beyond easy Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus. A great meal prep recipe or a healthy dinner option for bus

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 14 oz (330 ml) canned lentils, drained and well rinsed
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (around 12 stalks or so)
  • 115-150 grams x 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 large lemon, zest and juice
  • 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425° F.

  2. Toss lentils and asparagus with lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil on a medium sized baking sheet. 

  3. Top with salmon and sprinkle sheet pan with salt and pepper. 

  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until salmon is flaky and cooked thorough. 

  5. Serve with a dollop of plain greek yogurt if desired. 

Nutrition Facts
Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 308mg13%
Potassium 772mg22%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 851IU17%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Filed Under: One Pot/Pan, Pulses, Seafood Tagged With: Healthy, Lentils, one pan, Salmon

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Comments

  1. AvatarMegan @ MegUnprocessed says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Lentils are my absolute favorite! So many health benefits too! I love Lentils.org too!
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 22, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      So many! They're a staple around here!
      Reply
  2. AvatarCarolyn says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    This looks perfect! Also, I love how easy this is to make!
    Reply
  3. AvatarNellie says

    February 21, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    What a great, healthy, and flavorful dinner!
    Reply
  4. AvatarGloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    February 21, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    So many great flavours happening on this sheet pan dinner. I love ALL the ingredients here....and it doesn't get easier than this. Perfect for a busy weeknight...or on the weekend when you just need some time for yourself.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 21, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Yes! I need some of that kind of time you mentioned Gloria. Hope you're well.
      Reply

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