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Chili Lime Salmon with Black Bean Cakes

This recipe is made from mostly leftovers. Since we are all in isolation protecting ourselves from COVID-19, I am sure everyone has made a taco bowl at some point. I did the other night and had a lot of veggie leftovers and decided to make Blaack Bean Cakes.

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Black Bean Cakes– made from leftovers. Feel free to get creative

1/2 can black beans, rinsed

1/2 can corn, drained

1/2 onion, sauteed

1/2 bell pepper, sauteed

1 cup bread crumbs

1 egg

2 t kosher salt

2 t cumin

1 t granulated garlic

1 t granulated onion

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined.

Portion into individual cakes, about 1/2 cup.

Pan sear in a hot cast iron pan with about 2 T of olive oil.

Finish in a 400 degree oven on a parchment lined sheet pan until heated through

 

Chili Lime Salmon

2 6 oz portions of salmon

1 T Tajin, a mexican seasoning. (You can use any southwest seasoing)

Rub the salmon with seasoning

Pan Sear in hot casrt iron skillet until nicely browned on each side.

If you want the salmon more well done, finish in the 400 degree oven on a parchment lined baking sheet.

 

I served this all with leftover guacamole and spinach for a side salad.

Dinner · Easy Recipe · Gluten Free · Meal prep · quick dinner · Uncategorized

French Onion Chicken Pilaf

I love the flavors of French Onion soup, but it is not hearty enough for a full meal. I added some chicken and rice to make a hearty one-pot dinner. I also served this with roasted brussels sprouts to add some greens.  This recipe makes enough for four people or a great meal prep option.

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4-5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Olive oil

1 onion, sliced thin

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup sherry wine

1 cup rice, I used white basmati

2 1/2 cups beef broth

1 t granulated garlic

1 t granulated onion

2 t dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

In a cast iron dutch oven or 5 qt saucepan, sear chicken thighs in about 2 T olive oil. Remove chicken to a plate.

Add onions to the pan and caramelize on medium heat. Try to remove the seared bits on the bottom of the pan with a spoon

Add garlic and rice, saute for about 1 minute

Deglaze with sherry wine, reduce to sec

Return chicken to the pan, add beef broth and seasonings. Stir to combine

Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Enjoy.

I garnished with fresh parsley and rosemary.