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Balanced Bowl Healthy One Pot Salmon And Rice

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A wholesome, comforting one pot meal combining tender salmon, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables into a balanced family-friendly dish.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets: 1½ pounds (680 g), cut into chunks

  • Long-grain white or brown rice: 1½ cups (300 g), rinsed

  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

  • Yellow onion: 1 medium (150 g), diced

  • Garlic cloves: 3 cloves (9 g), minced

  • Carrots: 2 medium (120 g), diced

  • Bell pepper: 1 large (150 g), diced

  • Frozen peas: 1 cup (150 g)

  • Low-sodium broth: 3 cups (720 ml)

  • Water: 1 cup (240 ml)

  • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

  • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon

  • Salt: 1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper: ½ teaspoon

  • Paprika: 1 teaspoon

  • Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon

  • Fresh parsley or dill: ¼ cup (15 g), chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  • Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.

  • Add carrots and bell pepper and cook briefly.

  • Stir in rice and toast lightly.

  • Add broth, water, and seasonings; bring to a simmer.

  • Cover and cook until rice is nearly tender.

  • Place salmon on top, add lemon juice and zest, and cook until flaky.

  • Add peas, heat through, rest briefly, and garnish.

Notes

This dish reheats well and can be customized with seasonal vegetables. Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep the rice moist.

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