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Salmon Mac and Cheese Bowls with Kale

Upgrade your typical mac and cheese with these salmon mac and cheese kale bowls. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner and something that the whole family will love!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 650 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 6 oz salmon filets
  • 1 box your favorite macaroni and cheese pasta I like Annie’s or Banza
  • 1 bunch dinosaur Lacinato kale, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • sea salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • lemon slices for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  2. Follow the package directions for making the mac and cheese.
  3. Meanwhile coat each salmon filet with with a little olive oil (about 1/2 teaspoon per filet) and liberally season with salt and pepper. Add salmon to baking dish and bake for 5-6 minutes. You may need to cook longer, depending on the size of your salmon filets. Turn broiler on and broil for 1 additional minute, just to give the outside a little crisp and for the salmon to turn golden brown.
  4. While salmon is baking, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped kale and sauté for 5 minutes or until kale is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove salmon from the oven and serve. Grab two shallow bowls. Add salmon with fresh lemon slices on top, sautéed kale and a portion of mac and cheese. Enjoy warm.

Notes

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  • Recipe inspired and adapted from this article on Self.com.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 salmon filet w/ kale and mac and cheese Calories 650kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 66g (132%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 1139mg (47%) Potassium 912mg (26%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 650

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 salmon filet w/ kale and mac and cheese
Calories 650kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 66g 132%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 1139mg 47%
Potassium 912mg 19%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.