Dinner for 6
Baked Salmon with Lentils
Bake salmon with green beans, then serve it over lentils and quinoa with a bright lemon, garlic, and herb sauce.
Typical price
$11.19for 4 servings
$2.80 per serving$11.19 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $7.49Typical price |
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.56Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black lentils
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 oz salmon
- 2 1/2 cups green beans or other vegetables
- 1 cup purple sauerkraut if you’re into the weird food zone like i am
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- generous pinch of salt (optional)
- quick squeeze of honey or agave (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the lentils and quinoa, then simmer them with 4 cups broth in a large pot for 25 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place the salmon and green beans in a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the salmon and vegetables for 15 to 18 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Blend the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Warm the sauerkraut in a small skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the lentil mixture, then top it with the salmon, vegetables, sauerkraut, and lemon sauce.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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