Baked salmon with microgreens
Baked salmon with microgreens
It’s no secret that salmon filets are a healthy protein filled with Omega-3s. That’s why we featured our favorite baked salmon recipe with nutritious and delicious micro radish and micro broccoli organic microgreens. We like to keep it simple here at Homegrown Health Farms because running a business and a farm takes up a lot of time. We love every minute of it but it doesn’t leave room for many meals that take long or require a ton of prep.
This easy salmon recipe is topped off with our spicy micro radish or mild micro broccoli microgreens adding an extra crunch, punch of nutrition, and delicious flavor! Do you like it spicy or mild? We hope you enjoy this recipe any way you like it!
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1.5 – 2lb wild-caught salmon filet
- 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon pepper
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Coat with olive oil, lemon pepper, sea salt and black pepper
3. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes, depending on your preference. Check at 20 minutes, and rotate to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
**To serve, top with a heaping handful of radish and/or broccoli microgreens.
Serve with your favorite grain. We love quinoa or brown rice. Enjoy!
About Micro Broccoli
Tiny Sprouts, Mighty Benefits!
These miniature marvels pack a punch, boasting 4 times the antioxidant power, and contain 40 times more nutrients than mature broccoli. They're concentrated with a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and sulforaphane, a compound linked to fighting inflammation and even cancer. Plus, opting for organically grown microgreens ensures you're consuming a clean, sustainable product, free from harmful chemicals and supporting healthy ecosystems.
Tasting Notes: crisp and fresh mild brassica flavor. Crisp broccoli flavor.
Nutritional Value: sulforaphane, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A, B complex, and C, calcium, potassium, and copper
About Micro Radish
Spicy, Mighty, and Tasty!
Spice up your salmon and quinoa with the vibrant energy of micro radishes! These tiny greens, packed with an intense peppery flavor that mirrors their mature counterparts, offer a delightful contrast to the smooth texture and rich taste of the salmon. Scattered over your quinoa, they add a pop of color, a burst of flavor, and a touch of playful heat, transforming your meal into a symphony of textures and tastes.
Tasting Notes: bold and peppery like a fresh, mature radish
Nutritional Value: high levels of vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, and an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, and selenium
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For another great healthy recipe, check out our Avocado Toast with Microgreens.