Chayalah's Moroccan Salmon

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is often lower in fat while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar health benefits.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber, while rice is a staple and inexpensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while canned beans are cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create a marinade.

Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.

Let the salmon marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Chop onion and bell pepper, then spread them around the salmon in the baking dish.

Add chopped tomatoes and drained chickpeas to the baking dish.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

While the salmon bakes, prepare couscous according to package instructions.

Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.

Once the salmon is done, remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Serve the salmon over a bed of couscous, with vegetables and chickpeas on the side.

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