Gentle Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash and Zucchini
A soothing, low-acid meal featuring tender baked salmon alongside comforting mashed sweet potato and soft steamed zucchini.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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 your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Saucepan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment…
- 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…
- 01
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash 1 medium sweet potato
Wash 1 medium sweet potato, pierce it several times with a fork, and microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes until completely soft when poked with a knife.
Look for: completely soft when poked with a knife
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Place 1 salmon fillet on the lined…
Place 1 salmon fillet on the lined baking sheet, drizzle with 0.5 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 tsp dried dill and a light pinch of salt.
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Bake the salmon in the preheated oven…
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Look for: it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C)
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Slice 0
While the salmon bakes, slice 0.5 zucchini into 0.5-inch (1.2cm) half-moons and steam in a small covered saucepan with 2 tbsp of water over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
Look for: soft
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Scoop the flesh out of the microwaved…
Scoop the flesh out of the microwaved sweet potato into a small bowl, add the remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil, and mash with a fork until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Plate the warm sweet potato mash
Plate the warm sweet potato mash, steamed zucchini, and baked salmon fillet. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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