Salmon and Fragrant Lentils⏱ 40 min total

Salmon and Fragrant Lentils

Per 1 serving · 618 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
564
28%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    43g
    30% of calories
  • Carbs
    79g
    55% of calories
  • Fat
    10g
    16% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Salmon and Fragrant Lentils (618 g) has 564 calories, with 43 g of protein, 79 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in protein (85% DV), dietary fiber (59% DV) and Vitamin A (72% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
91cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.6g
Net carbs
62g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
17g
10 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein85%
  • Dietary fiber59%
  • Vitamin A72%
  • Vitamin C221%
  • Vitamin E30%
  • Vitamin K447%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Choline14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rinse the rice and cook according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Place the salmon on a foil-lined baking tray. Squeeze over the lemon juice and scatter the scallions, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms around and on top.

  3. 3

    Cover the tray tightly with foil and bake until the salmon flakes easily, 10–12 minutes depending on thickness.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, drain and rinse the lentils. Warm them in a skillet over medium heat with the cumin, coriander, and turmeric plus a splash of water or a little oil, stirring until hot.

  5. 5

    Fold in the cooked rice, then stir in the spinach until just wilted, 1–2 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve the fragrant lentils and rice in a bowl or on a plate and top with the baked salmon and vegetables.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (618 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A647 μg
72%
Vitamin C199 mg
221%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E4 mg
30%
Vitamin K536 μg
447%
Thiamine1 mg
72%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
90%
Niacin17 mg
105%
Vitamin B62 mg
143%
Folate (B9)590 μg
148%
Vitamin B124 μg
149%
Pantothenic acid5 mg
91%
Choline78 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium229 mg
23%
Iron14 mg
172%
Potassium2,239 mg
48%
Magnesium205 mg
49%
Phosphorus647 mg
92%
Zinc4 mg
38%
Copper1 mg
124%
Manganese3 mg
118%
Selenium60 μg
110%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene24 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid4 g—
Beta carotene7,293 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.3 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.4 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose4 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol14 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 32 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20.1 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 564 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 107min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 68min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 47min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 79min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Salmon and Fragrant Lentils?

One serving of Salmon and Fragrant Lentils (1 serving) has 564 calories, which works out to 91 calories per 100 g. That is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Salmon and Fragrant Lentils high in protein?

Yes. It has 43 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Salmon and Fragrant Lentils keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 62 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Salmon and Fragrant Lentils?

382 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Salmon and Fragrant Lentils?

10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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