Balsamic Salmon with Bulgur & Carrot – Healthy Meal

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Balsamic Salmon with Bulgar & Carrot – Healthy Meal!

I found this recipe for Balsamic Salmon with Bulgur & Carrot and decided to give it a try. Something healthy and easy to prepare seemed in order after all of the holiday busyness and indulgences. This dish fit the bill perfectly! Both the carrots and salmon fillets are roasted on a single baking sheet while the bulgur simmers. The salmon is simply seasoned with salt & pepper and a brush of balsamic glaze. Snipped fresh dill and a sprinkle of feta provide the flavor boost for the bulgur. Then, everything is tossed together, unceremoniously, to create a real life everyday meal which doesn’t tip the scales.

Tweaks & Tips

Salmon Glaze

I was unable to find pomegranate molasses which the source recipe used for basting the salmon. Instead I made a balsamic reduction because it seemed like a good substitute. It would be easy as well to make your own pomegranate molasses, since pomegranate juice is easy to find.

Breaking News!: I just spotted Pomegranate Molasses at Cub Foods. It was by the maple syrup and priced in the same ballpark as pure maple syrup.

Bulgur Substitutes

Bulgur is a whole grain which is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. It took a little searching, but I finally found it in the bulk food section at HyVee. I am a big whole grain fan and wanted to give it a try. I liked it, but realize it’s not easy to find. Quinoa, farro or cous cous (all which have different nutrition profiles) would make good substitutes.

Cheese

Feta is one of my favorites, but I know that’s not the case for everyone. Parmesan or another salty cheese that could be shredded or crumbled could be used instead.

Balsamic Salmon with Bulgur & Carrot

Easy & healthy, roasted carrots and salmon with balsamic glaze, tossed with bulgur, dill and feta.

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: bulgur, carrots, dill, Easy, Feta, Healthy, salmon,

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Adapted from Family Circle Bulgur with Salmon & Carrot

Ingredients

Carrots

• 1 lb. peeled carrots split and cut into 2 inch chunks
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and ground black pepper

Bulgur

• 1 c. coarse bulgur
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Salmon

• 4 center cut salmon fillets about 6 oz. each
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 tsp. balsamic glaze or pomegranate molasses
• kosher salt & ground black pepper to taste

Assemble

• 2 oz. crumbled feta or other hard cheese
• 1 tbsp. snipped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp butter optional

Instructions

• Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan; roast at 400 degrees for 12 min.
• Meanwhile, bring bulgur plus 1/2 tsp salt and 2 cups water to a boil, then simmer 10 to 12 min.
• Pat dry salmon fillets. Brush skin side of all fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil. Flip and brush each fillet with 1 tsp balsamic reduction or pomegranate molasses and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir carrots and move to one side of pan. Add salmon, skin side down, and roast 12-16 minutes more (depending on thickness of salmon.) Let rest 5 min, then remove skin and flake into large pieces.
• Toss salmon with bulgur, carrots, dill, feta and butter (if desired.) Drizzle with additional balsamic glaze or pomegranate molasses.