This is the type of meal I enjoy cooking.
It comes together quickly and looks pretty.
Bonus: it is super healthy!
MENU:
Pan-seared Wild Salmon
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Broiled Asparagus
Tip: Walmart sells a bag of frozen Wild Salmon (better for you than farmed Salmon) for only $5.00!
Here are some of the vitamins in this meal:
Salmon: Omega 3's - help with brain function, heart health, cholesterol, and many many other things. Vitamin D, lots of good protein, and B vitamins.
Sweet Potatoes: high in vitamin A, C, and fiber.
( I peel and slice mine, then boil them until tender, drain, then mash them up and add some butter)
Broiled Asparagus: high in vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, A, and B vitamins.
( I cut off the tough ends, and put them in a dish. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Then broil them for 7-10 minutes - checking often so they don't burn)
(Charlotte loves it too!)
So give this meal a try sometime. You're body (and your tastebuds) will thank you!
jessica
Your dinner looks so good! Sweet potatoes are also serotonin rich and that is good for your mood. I love roasted asparagus!
ReplyDeleteYum!! I love all those things! I am having a hard time loving frozen salmon though; am I snob for wanting it fresh (and wild-caught)? The last couple of times I've made frozen salmon from Publix I thought it was overly chewy.
ReplyDeleteno - you are definitely NOT a snob for loving fresh, wild salmon. I love that too! In fact we have this amazing organic store that sells great salmon. BUT it's not always in my budget :) This salmon seems to be the best second choice I've found. Just be sure not to cook it too long - that might help with the chewiness (and I'm jealous that you get to go to Publix...)
ReplyDeleteummm how old is Charlotte? My little ones have a very wide food range. Avocados and mushrooms are all time favs, but I can't even get them to try asparagus. What's your secret???
ReplyDeleteCharlotte is 2 1/2. I've kind of done like you have it seems - offered a wide variety of veggies. She will eat a couple of bites of the asparagus by itself - but she eats it better if there is some salmon on the fork too. She loves salmon. So maybe try that - combine it with something they love? Good luck :)
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