Easy Savory Baked Salmon with Herbed Lentil Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 (6 oz) salmon fillets
• 1.5 cups cooked green lentils
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 cups diced onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking tray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
3. In a pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Stir in the cooked lentils, vegetable broth, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
6. Meanwhile, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them in the oven for the last 10 minutes of the salmon cooking time.
7. Serve the herbed lentil pilaf on plates, top with the baked salmon fillet, and garnish with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley.