Swapping out cuts of meat that are higher in fat for fish can lighten your saturated fat load and do wonders for your heart.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
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10 asparagus spears
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3/4 cup Fresh Green Beans
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1/2 red bell pepper
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1/4 onion
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2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 pinch Pepper, Black
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10 oz salmon
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2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 dash salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
1
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In a bowl combine asparagus, green beans, bell pepper, onion and oil. Add dash of salt and pepper to taste.
3
Place vegetables in an ungreased pan so that they're a single layer. Bake for 5 minutes.
4
Next, spray a glass dish with cooking spray and put the salmon fillets in the pan. Brush with olive oil and add a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
5
Bake the fish and vegetables for 15-20 minutes longer. The fish should flake easily with a fork and the vegetables, tender.
6
TIP: Serve fish and veggies with a side of brown rice or sweet potatoes.