Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon and a Mixed Green Salad
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) (vegan or vegetarian options choose black beans, chickpeas or tofu)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the lemon garlic mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
Serve the lemon garlic baked salmon hot with your choice of side dishes like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
This lemon garlic baked salmon is not only low glycemic but also packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and flavorful ingredients. Enjoy a nutritious and easy-to-make dinner that's both satisfying and beneficial for managing glucose levels.
Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the lemon garlic mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and flaky.
Serve the lemon garlic baked salmon hot with your choice of side dishes like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
This lemon garlic baked salmon is not only low glycemic but also packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and flavorful ingredients. Enjoy a nutritious and easy-to-make dinner that's both satisfying and beneficial for managing glucose levels.
Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
Mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup green peppers, sliced
Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, artichoke hearts, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and green peppers.
Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serve the mixed greens salad alongside the lemon garlic baked salmon for a well-rounded and nutritious meal.
This mixed greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette complements the flavors of the salmon beautifully and adds a refreshing and healthy element to your dinner. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful combination that's perfect for a low glycemic meal.
