Salmon, Black Rice, Beets, Oranges, Pepitas

Orange Grilled Salmon With Black Rice, Beets, and Oranges
Yield 4
Prep time
15 MinCook time
40 MinTotal time
55 MinIt is easy to prepare the salmon, rice, and garnishes, and this dish goes together quickly to make a very colorful meal!
Ingredients
Black Rice
- 1 cup of black rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch salt and pepper
Beets
- 1 bunch fresh beets
- ¼ cup orange juice
Salmon
- 4 fillets of salmon
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup orange juice
Garnishes
- 2 oranges
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- Fresh dill cut into sprigs
Orange Dressing
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
Black Rice
- Cook the rice and water together in a rice cooker or on the stove in a covered pot over medium-low heat until it is done, about 40 minutes.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
Beets
- Roast the beets in a a pan with the orange juice in a 350 degree oven for one hour. Slip them out of their skins and cut into quarters.
Salmon
- Heat an iron skillet over medium with the olive oil. Pan-grill the salmon. When it is almost done, add the orange juice and allow it to simmer and flavor the fish. Remove all from the stove.
Garnishes
- Peel and segment the oranges.
Orange Dressing
- Mix all together in a large mixing bowl.
Assembly
- Plate everything with the rice on the bottom, followed by the fish filets, orange segments, beets, pepitas, scallions, and dressing. Top with dill. Serve family style.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
661.12Fat
27.35 gSat. Fat
4.1 gCarbs
62.84 gFiber
5.71 gNet carbs
57.14 gSugar
21.07 gProtein
41.23 gSodium
186.44 mgCholesterol
93.5 mgNutrition Education Store
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