Salmon on Veggie and Leek Lentils

Name: Salmon on Veggie and Leek Lentils
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 onion (finely chopped); 1 leek (white and light green parts only, finely chopped); 1 rib celery (finely chopped); 2 sprigs thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 cup green lentils (dried); 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (no-salt); 2 cups water; 1 green zucchini (cubed); 1 yellow zucchini (cubed); 4 salmon fillets; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 lemon wedges; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; salt and pepper (to taste)

Jan 5, 2015

Salmon on Veggie and Leek Lentils

Broiling is a delicious, quick and hassle-free method of cooking fish.

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Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Dishes

Servings servings

Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 leek white and light green parts only, finely chopped
1 rib celery finely chopped
2 sprigs thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup green lentils dried
2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth no-salt
2 cups water
1 green zucchini cubed
1 yellow zucchini cubed
4 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
4 lemon wedges
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, leek, celery and garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, stirring until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add lentils, chicken broth and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, adding more water if mixture dries out, until lentils are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Stir in zucchini; cover and cook until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush salmon with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil on foil-covered baking sheet, 3 inches (8 cm) from heat, until fish flakes easily when tested, about 6 minutes.
To serve, divide lentil mixture among 4 plates. Divide salmon and serve with lemon wedges.