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Salmon and Spinach Skillet

Salmon and Spinach Skillet

with Farro
25 min.
Time:
494
calories
Calories:
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Ingredients
1 Organic orange
salt
4 ozs par-boiled farro
1 lb fresh Spinach
1 small onion
9 ozs Salmon
peppers
1 Tbsp Canola oil
Nutmeg
How healthy are the main ingredients?
SalmonsaltSpinachonionNutmeg
Preparation
1.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 1

Rinse orange in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate the zest.

2.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 2

Cut the orange in half and squeeze out the juice.

3.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 3

In a pot, bring 1/2 cup of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the farro and return to a boil.

4.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 4

Add approximately 1/4 cup orange juice and half of the orange zest to the pot. Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

5.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 5

Meanwhile, trim the spinach, rinse thoroughly, spin dry and coarsely chop.

6.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 6

Peel the onion and chop finely.

7.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 7

Rinse salmon fillets, pat dry and cut into cubes. Mix remaining orange juice and zest in a small bowl.

8.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 8

Turn salmon cubes in the orange mixture to coat and season with salt and pepper.

9.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 9

Heat oil in a large non-stick pan and cook onion until translucent.

10.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 10

Add spinach and season with salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg.

11.
Salmon and Spinach Skillet preparation step 11

Add the salmon cubes, toss to combine and cook over medium heat just until fish is opaque on the surface, about 5 minutes, turning regularly. Serve the salmon and spinach with the grains.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie494 cal.(24 %)
Protein39 g(40 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates43 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage10.5 g(35 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Salmon contains a particularly large amount of cell-protecting omega-3 fatty acids, while the spinach covers your recommended daily requirement of iron in one serving.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Feel free to substitute the salmon for another type of fish such as mackerel or herring. 

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