Mediterranean Salmon with Lemon Orzo

Name: Mediterranean Salmon with Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.25 pound salmon fillets; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon dried dill; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon (half thinly sliced, half juiced); 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cup chicken broth; 0.5 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)

Flaky salmon fillets baked with a hint of lemon and dill, served alongside a light, low-fiber orzo pilaf and tender green beans. This complete meal offers balanced flavors while being easy to digest.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.33/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.25 pound salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon dried dill
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon (half thinly sliced, half juiced)
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cup chicken broth
0.5 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat the 1 1/4 pounds of salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Arrange the lemon slices over the salmon.
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and easily flaked with a fork.
While the salmon bakes, prepare the orzo. In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of orzo pasta and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender. Stir in the juice from half a lemon.
In a separate pot, steam the 1/2 pound of fresh green beans for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Alternatively, you can roast them alongside the salmon for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Serve the baked salmon with the lemon orzo pilaf and steamed green beans, ensuring everything is well-cooked for ease of digestion.

Notes

Green beans should be steamed until very tender, especially important for a Chron's-friendly meal.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 460
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbohydrates: 36.5 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 590 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg