Sheet Pan Maple-Chipotle Salmon with Sweet Potato and Green Beans
Sheet Pan Maple-Chipotle Salmon with Sweet Potato and Green Beans is a vibrant, one-pan dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Tender salmon fillets are glazed in a rich maple-chipotle sauce and roasted alongside creamy sweet potatoes and crisp green beans. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering both flavor and presentation without the hassle of multiple dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on one side of a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix remaining maple syrup with chipotle powder and garlic powder. Coat salmon fillets with this mixture.
- Push sweet potatoes aside on the baking sheet; add salmon fillets and scatter green beans around.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g) with vegetables
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans before roasting. Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or carrots for variety. Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro as a garnish for extra flavor.