BROILED SALMON WITH MEDITERRANEAN LENTILS

Broiled Salmon with Mediterranean Lentils image

I used to weight-train to keep myself in shape for my work as a volunteer firefighter, and I often prepared this dish. It's loaded with fiber, protein and antioxidants. Now that I'm a stay-at-home mom, I make it to give me energy to chase the little ones. -Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 small carrot, julienned
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup dried green split peas
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons capers, drained
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
SALMON:
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute carrot and onion in oil until tender. Add the lentils, peas, garlic and capers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer., Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice., Spritz fillets with butter-flavored spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lentil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 35g protein.