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Salmon with wild rice and oranges on a plate, served alongside baked salmon with black rice.

Baked Salmon with Black Rice

Baked Salmon with Black Rice can be baked in the oven and ready in less than thirty minutes.  It's full of good for you heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.  {gluten free}
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: baked salmon with black rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 4 oz salmon fillets
  • 1 cup black rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup sugar snap peas
  • 3 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Instructions

  • Make rice, place 1 cup of black rice in a rice cooker along with 2 cups water.  OR on stovetop boil 2 cups water, add rice and salt. Cook on low until rice is tender, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Sprinkle salmon with garlic, salt, and pepper.  Place on a baking sheet and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
  • When rice is done immediately mix in snap peas, cranberries, salt, and pepper.  Place salmon on top, add orange zest.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Garnish with rosemary.  (optional)

Notes

WW Smart Points - 9

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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