Page 117 - Natural Health (February 2020)

Balance GRILLED SALMON SPECIAL• SPECIAL• SPECIAL• N H

WITH MASHED
IT OUT BEANS AND PESTO
SERVES 2

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of 2 lemons and zest of 1
2 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 medium-sized pieces of salmon
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Pinch of sea salt and cracked
black pepper
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Steamed vegetables, to serve
FOR THE MASHED BROAD
BEANS AND PESTO:
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350g frozen broad beans
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2 spring onions, finely chopped
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A handful of fresh basil leaves
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1 tbspp coconut yoghurt
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Juice of ½ lemon
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2-3 tbsp pesto
1 In a small bowl, mix together the oil,
lemon juice and zest, garlic, and some
salt and pepper to make a marinade.
2 Place the salmon in a lat glass dish
and add the marinade, turning the
salmon pieces over to coat. Cover
the dish and let marinate in the fridge
for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the grill
to medium hot for 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, start making the mashed
broad beans.
3 Place the beans, spring onions, and
basil leaves in a large saucepan over
medium-low heat and add a splash of
water. Cover and let it steam for a few
minutes until cooked.
4 Transfer to a blender with the
remaining ingredients and add the
pesto to taste. Blend to your desired
texture and season to taste. Set aside
and keep warm.
5 Once the grill is hot, place the
salmon on the pan and brush with the
excess marinade. Season and grill for
6-8 minutes on each side, brushing the
marinade over the salmon when you
turn them over.
6 Serve one piece of salmon on a
bed of mashed beans alongside your
choice of steamed green vegetables
and save the other portion for lunch
the next day.

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