Pan Cooked SALMON with Braised Lentils | Healthy meal

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is more affordable and still provides healthy omega-3s.

green lentils

🥗Healthier: black lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Brown lentils are often less expensive and can be used interchangeably.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and retains nutrients.

Pan sear the salmon until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through.

For the braised lentils, sauté diced carrot, celery, and onion until softened.

Add minced garlic, lentils, turmeric, cumin, and water or broth; bring to a boil and then simmer until lentils are tender.

Finish with lemon juice and serve with a side of arugula salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

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