Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Flavorful wild-caught salmon paired with sweet potato cubes and crisp-tender broccoli florets seasoned with olive oil and garlic. Designed for quick weeknight prep with high protein and steady-energy complex carbs.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Veronica + Lila
Veronica created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment pa…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Peel 1 medium sweet potato and cut…
Peel 1 medium sweet potato and cut it into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes. Cut broccoli into small florets.
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Toss the sweet potato cubes and broccoli…
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes and broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the vegetables out in a single…
Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space for the salmon fillets.
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Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven…
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven…
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the center of the pan. Drizzle the salmon with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and top each fillet with 1 thin lemon slice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return the pan to the oven and…
Return the pan to the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the sweet potatoes are tender
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Plate 1 salmon fillet alongside half of…
Plate 1 salmon fillet alongside half of the roasted vegetables. Serve immediately with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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