5 from 33 votes
Baked Salmon with Black Rice
Baked Salmon with Black Rice combines tender salmon fillets seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper alongside black rice cooked until tender. The black rice is mixed with sugar snap peas and dried cranberries for added texture and sweetness, and finished with fresh orange zest to brighten the dish. This recipe offers a balanced meal with contrasting flavors and colors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
288 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 oz salmon fillets
- 1 cup black rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup sugar snap peas
- 3 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Make rice, place 1 cup of black rice in a rice cooker along with 2 cups water. OR on stovetop boil 2 cups water, add rice and salt. Cook on low until rice is tender, about 30-35 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle salmon with garlic, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
- When rice is done immediately mix in snap peas, cranberries, salt, and pepper. Place salmon on top, add orange zest. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with rosemary. (optional)
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Notes
- This recipe corresponds to 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
182mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12.5mg
(14%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.