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How to Make Kale Pesto Salmon
Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Serve up this dish with roasted green beans and your favorite whole grain such as quinoa, farro or wild rice.
20 min prep time
4servings
1 salmon fillet
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the kale, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, water, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and pepper until smooth.
- Lay the salmon filets skin side down on the baking sheet. Spread the top of each salmon filet with 1/4 of the pesto.
- Bake the salmon for 20 minutes.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 salmon fillet
- Amount per serving Calories 300
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Total Fat
19g
- Saturated Fat 2.9g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 80mg
- Sodium 95mg
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Total Carbohydrate
5g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 28g
- Potassium 555mg
- Phosphorous 0mg
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1
kale leaves (chopped)
2 cup
walnuts (toasted)
1/4 cup
garlic
1 clove
olive oil
1 tbsp
water
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
salmon fillets (4-ounce each)
4
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