Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato and Green Beans

Ingredients

• salmon fillet 6 oz
• sweet potato 1 medium
• green beans 1.5 cups
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• lemon wedge 1 wedge

Method

1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat. This temperature is ideal for roasting sweet potatoes and baking salmon evenly.
   Tip: Preheating ensures your food cooks properly and develops a nice texture.
2. Prepare the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a bowl and toss them with half of the olive oil (1/2 tbsp), and a pinch of salt and pepper if you have them.
   Tip: Cutting the sweet potatoes into even pieces helps them cook evenly.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes. Spread the sweet potato cubes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
   Tip: Toss the sweet potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure they roast evenly.
4. Prepare the salmon. While the sweet potatoes roast, pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Brush the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil over the salmon fillet and season with salt and pepper if available.
   Tip: Drying the salmon helps the oil and seasoning stick better.
5. Add salmon to the oven. After the sweet potatoes have roasted for 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the sweet potatoes to one side. Place the salmon fillet on the other side. Return the sheet to the oven and bake everything together for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
   Tip: Check the salmon at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
6. Steam the green beans. While the salmon and sweet potatoes finish cooking, steam the green beans. Bring a pot of water to boil and place a steamer basket with the green beans over the boiling water. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
   Tip: Do not overcook the green beans; they should remain bright green and slightly crisp.
7. Serve the dish. Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, baked salmon, and steamed green beans on a plate. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the salmon for a fresh, zesty flavor.
   Tip: Serve immediately while warm for best taste.

Pro tips

• Use a meat thermometer to check salmon is done: it should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
• If you don’t have a steamer basket, you can steam green beans by placing them in a colander over boiling water and covering with a lid.