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West Coast Balsamic Salmon with Steamed Swiss Chard |
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| I n g r e d i e n t s |
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4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets, about 5 oz. (150 g) each |
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Salt and pepper |
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1 Tbsp. (15 mL) each balsamic vinegar and honey |
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1 clove garlic, minced |
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8 cups (2 L) lightly packed, chopped Swiss chard leaves and stems |
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1/4 cup (50 mL) very thinly sliced red onion |
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1 Tbsp. (15 mL) butter |
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| Serves - 4 |
| Preparation - 10 min |
| Cooking - 15 min |
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Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Place on the cooking plate. Stir the balsamic vinegar with the honey and garlic. Drizzle over the salmon. |
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Toss the Swiss chard with the red onion. Spread out in the large capacity bowl. Steam for 15 minutes or until salmon flakes when lightly tested with a fork and Swiss chard is wilted. |
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Toss the Swiss chard with butter; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between four serving plates and top with salmon. Drizzle the salmon with any cooking juices that have pooled on the tray. |
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| N u t r i t i o n V a l u e s P e r S e r v i n g |
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308 calories, 29 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 6 g fibre, 18 g total fat, 168 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. |
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| H e a l t h y E a t i n g T i p |
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DHA omega 3 fatty acids, found in rich fish like salmon, support the normal development of the brain, eyes and nerves. |
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