What makes this Pesto Salmon Healthy?
First, you get the insanely nutrition pesto! Since this pesto is made with dark leafy greens, nuts, nutritional yeast, seeds, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, this pesto is full of protein, antioxidants, omega-3s, monounsaturated fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Then you add the salmon to make the ultimate healthy pesto salmon recipe…
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Then you have the Salmon!
DHA Omega-3, which is the biologically active form of Omega-3, is not found in many foods. That is why salmon is special. Yep, Salmon is a great source of this DHA Omega-3. While some of ALA is converted to DHA and EPA in the body, the amount is low. Therefore, it is beneficial to get DHA Omega-3 in our diets as well.
Healthy Pesto Salmon
Serves 2
Yield: 2, 4 oz salmon fillets
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-5
Ingredients:
- 2 Salmon Fillets
- 1/3 cup of Pesto sauce
- 1/3 cup slice cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place salmon in a small casserole dish
- Spoon the Pesto over the salmon.
- Top the salmon with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Bake the salmon uncovered for 20 minutes or until the salmon is done.
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Lacy Ngo, MS, RDN
Lacy Ngo is a registered dietitian and owner of Mindfulness in Faith and Food, LLC. Ngo is also the author of several books including The Nourishing Meal Builder. You can find Lacy Ngo quoted in many media publications, including including Parade Magazine, The Healthy, VeryWell, Eat This, Not That!, and CN2 News.
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