Heart-healthy recipe: Lemon-garlic salmon with green beans and new potatoes

These complete meals in a packet are easy from start to finish. Pro tip: If the green beans are extra long, cut them in half so they fit more easily in the foil packets.

Lemon-garlic salmon with green beans and new potatoes

Makes: 4 servings | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 30-40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb new potatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced into ⅛-inch slices
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive or avocado oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 4 oz each)
• 8 lemon slices (1 to 2 medium lemons)

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Make 4 sheets of aluminum foil about 30 inches long. Fold the foil in half widthwise (into almost a square) so it’s extra sturdy.
• Put the potatoes and garlic in a microwaveable bowl, stirring to combine. Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 1½ to 3 minutes, or until about halfway tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the green beans, oil, salt and pepper.
• Place a fourth of the potato mixture in the center of each foil square, arranging the green beans facing the same direction. Place the fish on the potato mixture. Top with 2 lemon slices. Repeat with the remaining 3 salmon fillets and vegetables.
• Wrap the foil loosely, but seal the edges tightly. Place packets on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then carefully open one packet. If the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, carefully open the remaining packets and serve. If the fish isn’t cooked enough, close the open packet and bake all the packets for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 453 | total fat: 21 g | saturated fat: 4 g | sodium: 229 mg | cholesterol: 71 mg | total carbs: 36 g | fiber: 10 g | sugars: 4 g | protein: 30 g | potassium: 1,275 mg