May Clean - Poached Salmon & Brown Rice Pilaf

Poached Salmon:


Ingredients:

2 skinless salmon fillets
1 lemon, quartered
1 handful parsley, torn
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
3\4 cup water

Instructions:

In a large non stick pan combine parsley, curry powder, ground ginger, garlic powder and water

Stir to combine and add the fillets in the pan leaving at least a half inch between them

Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the fish and turn the burner to high heat

Bring to a boil covered reducing heat to medium-high once boiling

The fish will need 12 minutes to cook from the time the liquid is boiling

Serve with steamed vegetables


Rice and Lentil Pilaf


Ingredients:


1 tsp olive oil
1\2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp Mexican chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1\2 cup lentils
1 cup brown rice
2 1\2 cups water

Instructions:

Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat

Add the olive oil, onion and garlic

Fry until the onions soften and begin to brown

Add the spices and lentils and stir for 30 seconds

Cover with water and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed (30 minutes)

Fluff the rice with a fork to evenly distribute the lentils before serving


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