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Support Your Gut Goals — Discover LeanBiomeIngredient Metrics (2 Servings)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Salmon fillets (skin-on) | 12 oz (340 g) |
| Sweet potato, diced | 1 large (12 oz / 340 g) |
| Broccoli florets | 2 cups (180 g) |
| Baby spinach | 2 cups (60 g) |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Fresh ginger, grated | 1 Tbsp (6 g) |
| Extra-virgin olive oil | 2 Tbsp (30 ml) |
| Low-sodium soy sauce | 1 Tbsp (15 ml) |
| Lemon, juiced | ½ lemon |
| Black pepper | ¼ tsp |
Kitchen Preparation Science
Salmon brings omega-3 fatty acids that research associates with a more diverse gut microbiome, while the sweet potato and broccoli supply the fiber-rich resistant starch and prebiotic compounds that beneficial gut bacteria feed on. Garlic and ginger are natural flavor anchors that let you keep sodium low without blandness. Sautéing the spinach at the very end preserves its folate and keeps the plate bright.
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potato with 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and black pepper, spread on a sheet pan, and roast for 15 minutes.
- Push the potatoes to one side; add the broccoli and roast 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, season the salmon. Heat 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until crisp, flip, and cook 2–3 minutes until just opaque. Remove and rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, add the soy sauce and lemon juice, then wilt the spinach for 1 minute.
- Plate the roasted vegetables, top with the salmon, and spoon the pan sauce over everything.
Allergens: fish (salmon), soy. Swerve/Alternative Option: swap salmon for extra-firm tofu or chicken breast, and replace the soy sauce with coconut aminos for a soy-free plate.