Salmon Poached in Harissa Coconut Lentils

This quick and easy one-pan dinner gets a double dose of protein from the lentils and salmon. A finishing forkful of pickled onions and a sprinkle of ...herbs add freshness and colour. Any leftovers make a nice cold lunch for the following day. Read more

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 4
olive oil
shallot
Swaps: fennel, red onion, white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
baby tomatoes
Swaps: red pepper, tomatoes
halved
turmeric powder
harissa paste
Swaps: red pesto
rosé works best. Spice varies from brand to brand so use an amount that suits you.
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
coconut milk (can)
baby spinach
Swaps: kale, rainbow chard
beluga lentils (cooked)
Swaps: haricot beans (can)
salmon fillets
Swaps: cod fillet, firm tofu
To serve, optional
coriander
Swaps: mint, parsley
pickled red onion
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

603kcal
Calories
39g
Protein
38g
Total Fat
31g
Carbs
12g
Fibre
16g
Sugars
134mg
Calcium
10%
 
11mg
Iron
59%
 
167mg
Magnesium
40%
 
609mg
Phosporus
49%
 
1746mg
Potassium
37%
 
402mg
Sodium
17%
 
3mg
Zinc
26%
 
1mg
Copper
86%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
43%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
26%
 
15mg
Vitamin B3
94%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
205mcg
Vitamin B9
51%
 
288mcg
Vitamin A
32%
 
8mcg
Vitamin B12
325%
 
79mg
Vitamin C
88%
 
10mcg
Vitamin D
52%
 
4mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
36mcg
Vitamin K
30%
 
Calories: 603kcal; Protein: 39g; Total Fat: 38g; Carbs: 31g; Fibre: 12g; Sugars: 16g; Calcium: 134mg (10%); Iron: 11mg (59%); Magnesium: 167mg (40%); Phosporus: 609mg (49%); Potassium: 1746mg (37%); Sodium: 402mg (17%); Zinc: 3mg (26%); Copper: 1mg (86%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (43%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (26%); Vitamin B3: 15mg (94%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (41%); Vitamin B9: 205mcg (51%); Vitamin A: 288mcg (32%); Vitamin B12: 8mcg (325%); Vitamin C: 79mg (88%); Vitamin D: 10mcg (52%); Vitamin E: 4mg (29%); Vitamin K: 36mcg (30%)
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Notes

To pickle your own onions simply place finely sliced red onions into a jar, juice a lemon over them, add a small pinch of salt and an optional pinch of white sugar and set aside. The further in advance you do this, the brighter pink and more mellow in taste they will become. (The ones in the photo were pickled 3 days in advance). 

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 4
olive oil
shallot
Swaps: fennel, red onion, white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
baby tomatoes
Swaps: red pepper, tomatoes
halved
turmeric powder
harissa paste
Swaps: red pesto
rosé works best. Spice varies from brand to brand so use an amount that suits you.
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
coconut milk (can)
baby spinach
Swaps: kale, rainbow chard
beluga lentils (cooked)
Swaps: haricot beans (can)
salmon fillets
Swaps: cod fillet, firm tofu
To serve, optional
coriander
Swaps: mint, parsley
pickled red onion

Ingredients

Serves 4
olive oil
shallot
Swaps: fennel, red onion, white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
baby tomatoes
Swaps: red pepper, tomatoes
halved
turmeric powder
harissa paste
Swaps: red pesto
rosé works best. Spice varies from brand to brand so use an amount that suits you.
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
coconut milk (can)
baby spinach
Swaps: kale, rainbow chard
beluga lentils (cooked)
Swaps: haricot beans (can)
salmon fillets
Swaps: cod fillet, firm tofu
To serve, optional
coriander
Swaps: mint, parsley
pickled red onion

Method

Your notes

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

3

Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bursting and turning jammy.

4

Add the turmeric and rose harissa and stir to incorporate over the heat for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture has turned a rich, deep orange colour.

5

Add the tomato passata and coconut milk. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and allow to bubble gently for 5-6 minutes, until thickened. Add salt to taste.

6

Stir through the spinach and lentils. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the spinach has wilted.

7

Nestle the salmon fillets into the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes until the flesh is firm to the touch.

8

Remove from the heat. Serve with pickled onions and coriander, if desired.

Notes

To pickle your own onions simply place finely sliced red onions into a jar, juice a lemon over them, add a small pinch of salt and an optional pinch of white sugar and set aside. The further in advance you do this, the brighter pink and more mellow in taste they will become. (The ones in the photo were pickled 3 days in advance). 

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