Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Broccoli

Sheet pan salmon with roasted vegetables is my go-to dinner while at college. It’s so simple because the oven does all the work, and I don’t have to stand over the stove and cook. Plus, you only have to clean ONE pan. While the food is in the oven, I either study, take a nap, or engage on Instagram. I cook an entire batch which makes around 3-4 servings and store it in the fridge, so I can easily reheat it.

As much as I love cooking, I prioritize school-work over experimenting with new recipes at college. Although now that I’m at home and my classes are online, I have more time to cook dinner. There’s not a grocery store that’s super accessible near my apartment to get ingredients for different recipes (they’re a bus ride away), so I like to do grocery runs on Sunday and buy ingredients that can be used across different recipes.

I usually make turmeric roasted cauliflower along with the roasted broccoli and also include half a microwaved sweet potato. I top the salmon with Trader Joe’s vegan kale and cashew pesto.

This time, I tried Right Rice! It is not stripped of nutrients, as is white rice, packing 10g of protein and 5g of fiber per serving. Additionally, it is made from lentils, chickpeas and peas! All you need to do is boil water and let the rice sit for 12 minutes. Did I mention it’s also gluten-free?

Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Rice

Megan | March 27, 2020

prep time: 10 minutes

cook time: 17 minutes

total time: 27 minutes

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 salmon filets

1 head of broccoli

2 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper

pesto (I used Trader Joe's vegan kale and cashew pesto)

rice

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a sheet pan with foil.

Cut broccoli and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Arrange broccoli and salmon on sheet pan.

Cook in oven for 15-18 minutes. Check with a fork to see if salmon is fully cooked and to make sure the broccoli is tender.

Cook rice according to package instructions.

Serve salmon topped with pesto, broccoli, and rice.

Dietary Information:

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free