Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens

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In this healthy salmon dinner, you'll get a dose of greens and green dressing! Chowing down on 6 or more servings of dark leafy greens a week can help keep your brain in top shape. This dish features the Test Kitchen's current go-to method for doctoring a can of chickpeas: spice them up and roast until crispy.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided, plus a pinch

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

  • cup buttermilk

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives and/or dill, plus more for garnish

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 10 cups chopped kale

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 ¼ pounds wild salmon, cut into 4 portions

Directions

  1. Position racks in upper third and middle of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.

  2. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Very thoroughly pat chickpeas dry, then toss with the paprika mixture. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake the chickpeas on the upper rack, stirring twice, for 30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, puree buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kale and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add water and continue cooking until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt.

  5. Remove the chickpeas from the oven and push them to one side of the pan. Place salmon on the other side and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.

  6. Drizzle the reserved dressing on the salmon, garnish with more herbs, if desired, and serve with the kale and chickpeas.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447 Calories
22g Fat
23g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. salmon, 3/4 cup greens, 1/4 cup chickpeas & 2 1/2 Tbsp. dressing
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 37g 74%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Vitamin A 5200IU 104%
Vitamin C 52mg 57%
Folate 78mcg 19%
Sodium 557mg 24%
Calcium 198mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 99mg 24%
Potassium 991mg 21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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