An unbelievably tasty combination of ingredients, topped off with baked cheesy potatoes. The chorizo and salmon complement each other really well in this dish, along with the sun dried tomatoes and creamy Greek yoghurt, it packs a punch when it comes to flavour.
This recipe would be suitable for a rest day when carbohydrate requirements are lower.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a good source of Omega-3 and Vitamin B12, which are shown to support brain health and nerve function. In addition, Omega-3 is shown to be a natural anti-inflammatory which may ameliorate joint pain caused by inflammation.
Expert Tips
This recipe will provide you with a good hit of your 7 a day and is great reheated for lunch the next day.
Equipment
Baking tray
Small pot
Non-stick pan
Casserole dish
Ingredients
1tbspOlive oil
4Baby potatoes(sliced)
2cloveGarlic(crushed)
1Red onion(chopped)
4Sundried tomatoes(chopped)
50gChorizo(chopped)
1tspSmoked paprika
½tspCayenne pepper
1tspBasil
1tspOregano
½Head of broccoli(chopped)
½Head of cauliflower(chopped)
2Salmon fillets
3tbspYoghurt
½tbspWhite wine vinegar
100gPeas
2tbspParmesan cheese
80gGrated cheddar and mozzarella cheese
4Servings
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200℃. Place the potatoes on a baking tray with a tbsp of olive oil and pinch of salt. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the chorizo, garlic, onion, sun dried tomatoes, herbs and spices to the pan. Fry on a medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
Add the cauliflower to a pot of boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, before adding the broccoli and cooking for a further 4-5 minutes until tender.
Add the salmon fillets to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Next add the yoghurt, white wine vinegar, peas and parmesan cheese and mix well, breaking up the salmon fillets into smaller chunks.
Transfer the contents of the pan to a casserole dish.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and place them evenly over the salmon dish.
Sprinkle the potatoes with garlic powder, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Place the casserole dish in the oven at 180℃ for 10 minutes before serving.