Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash

A proper comforting dinner that doesn't feel like diet food. Salmon baked in the oven is almost impossible to get wrong, and sweet potato mash made with a little Greek yoghurt instead of butter keeps it creamy without the saturated fat.

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (approx. 150g each)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (approx. 400g total)
• 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper
• Steamed green beans or tenderstem broccoli to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Prick the sweet potatoes and microwave for 10–12 minutes until soft, or bake for 45 minutes.
2. Mix together the Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Spread over the top of each salmon fillet.
3. Place the salmon on a lined baking tray and bake for 14–16 minutes until cooked through.
4. Scoop the sweet potato flesh into a bowl. Add the Greek yoghurt, remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
5. Serve the salmon with sweet potato mash and steamed greens.

Nutrition Notes

This dinner provides a full day's omega-3 requirement from the salmon alone. Sweet potato mash made with Greek yoghurt instead of butter saves around 100 calories per serving while adding protein.