RECIPE
One Pot
Steamed Salmon and Basmati Rice By Amber Arevalos
INGREDIENTS • 3 lbs of wild caught salmon • 3 lbs asparagus • 1/2 cup basmati rice • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce • 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash seasoning INSTRUCTIONS Place rice in the steam pot. Add 1 cup of water to cover the rice. Place the steaming basket over the rice pot.
Place the salmon and asparagus in the steaming basket. Press white rice option and wait for the cooker to beep. Open cooker and be cautious with the steam that releases. Place rice on the plate and drizzle with soy sauce. Place fish and asparagus on the plate and season with Mrs. Dash.
Serves 4 Nutrition Facts Energy (calories): 667 kcal Protein: 83.84 g Fat: 20.91 g Carbohydrates: 35.03 g
14
There are many meals that do not require a lot of ingredients to satisfy our appetites. This easy recipe is nutritious, simple and is only 5 ingredients. It is also considered a one-pot meal! Most of the ingredients all cook in one steam pot together, making this a no-brainer busy weekday meal. Salmon is loaded with healthy fats, nutrients and protein. The healthy fats found in salmon are omega-3’s, which cannot be produced by our bodies. These fatty acids are beneficial for our heart health and aid in reducing heart disease and the risk of stroke. Wild salmon is leaner but still rich in nutrients compared to farm raised. It is not crucial to have wild caught, but it is the best option if you have the resources. Asparagus is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This vegetable is low in calories and fat, with beneficial nutrients helping it maintain its spot as one of the healthiest vegetables. Vitamin K can be found in asparagus and is known for its benefits for blood clotting and bone health. Basmati rice is one of the many varieties of rice found in the market. It is known that brown varieties of rice, such as basmati, are healthier than white varieties. One of the main reasons is because of the high amount of fiber found in basmati. Basmati also has a ton of micronutrients, like folate, selenium and thiamine, which help with numerous functions in our bodies.
