Spring Rice with Dijon Maple Salmon
Serves 420 mins prep30 mins cook
A vibrant spring-inspired dish featuring rice loaded with fresh green veggies and crispy Dijon maple salmon. This healthy side dish is perfect for warm weather and packed with flavor.
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1: Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a medium-sized saucepan; once hot, add 2 minced garlic cloves and the white part of 2 green onions and cook for 1 minute. 2: Add 1 cup of rice and toast for another 2-3 minutes while stirring. 3: Add 1.5 cups of broth, a sprinkle of sea salt, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; stir and bring to a boil. 4: Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; then remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes. 5: Meanwhile, sauté 1 small diced zucchini until crispy. 6: Add cooked rice, 2-3 handfuls of chopped kale, another minced garlic clove, and 1 cup of frozen peas; stir and cook until the kale has wilted slightly. 7: Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. 8: For the salmon, combine 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and sriracha. 9: Pat dry the salmon and rub with the sauce. 10: Heat a skillet with olive oil and cook the salmon first skin side up for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.View original recipe