Maple-Chipotle Salmon with Sweet Potato and Green Beans
Maple-Chipotle Salmon with Sweet Potato and Green Beans is a vibrant dish that beautifully balances sweet and smoky flavors. Tender salmon fillets are glazed with a rich maple-chipotle sauce, complemented by roasted sweet potatoes and crisp green beans. This easy-to-make recipe not only delights your taste buds but also makes for an impressive presentation, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on one side of the baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, chipotle powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- After 15 minutes, add salmon fillets and green beans (tossed in remaining olive oil) to the baking sheet.
- Brush salmon with the maple-chipotle sauce and return everything to the oven for an additional 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For deeper flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for up to 24 hours before cooking. - Substitute sweet potatoes with quinoa or brown rice and experiment with other vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.