Healthy Recipe: Salmon and Vegie Chips and Basil Pesto

Key to Life Health and Fitness • February 28, 2023

Healthy Recipe: Salmon with Vegie Chips and Basil Pesto

INGREDIENTS


  • 2 carrots, peeled, cut into thin chips
  • 1 eggplant, cut into chips
  • 2 zucchini, cut into chips
  • 1 small red capsicum, deseeded, thickly sliced
  • Extra-light olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp finely grated parmesan
  • 4 x 100g skinless, boneless salmon fillets


Basil pesto 

  • 1 tbsp finely grated parmesan
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts


Source. Taste.com.au


METHOD


Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.


Place all the vegetables in a bowl and spray lightly with oil. Add parmesan, season to taste and toss to coat well. Spread over the prepared tray.


Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and add the salmon. Season to taste. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.


Meanwhile, make the basil pesto. Place all the ingredients in a small food processor and blend until well combined and smooth. Add a little water to loosen, if needed. Season to taste.


Divide the vegie chips and salmon among serving plates. Top with basil pesto. Serve.


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