Thrive Beyond The Basics
Week 1: Food & Mood

Chef's Corner: Your Weekly Recipe

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Ginger Tahini Oven-Baked Salmon with Vegetables

This salmon veggie treat offers a nutritious and mood-boosting meal. The salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain health and mood regulation. The vegetables, including bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that support overall well-being. The tahini dressing adds a creamy texture and a dose of healthy fats. Overall, this recipe is a delicious way to nourish your body and uplift your mood. You can find the recipe here, or below! (Credit to Sara Haas, RDN, LDN, EatingWell)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large sweet potato, cubed (about 12 oz.)

  • 1 pound white button or cremini mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. tahini

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. honey

  • 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger

  • 1 ¼ pounds salmon, preferably wild-caught, cut into 4 portions

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Position one rack in the middle of the oven and another about 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat to 425 degrees F.

  2. Combine sweet potato, mushrooms, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl; toss to coat.

  3. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread the vegetable mixture in an even layer on the pan; roast, stirring once, until the sweet potatoes are starting to brown, about 20 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, toss green beans with the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Combine soy sauce, tahini, honey, and ginger in a small bowl. (Tip: To make ahead, prepare tahini sauce up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)

  5. Remove the pan from the oven. Move the mushrooms and sweet potatoes to one side and place the green beans on the other side. Place salmon in the middle, nestling it on top of the vegetables, if necessary. Spread half of the tahini sauce on top of the salmon. Roast until the salmon flakes, 8 to 10 minutes more. Turn broiler to high; move the pan to the top rack and broil until the salmon is glazed, about 3 minutes.

  6. Stir vinegar into the remaining tahini sauce and drizzle it over the salmon and vegetables. Garnish with chives, if desired, and serve.