Salmon & Sweet Potato Mash

Kcal: 560 |
P: 39 |
F: 25 |
C: 48 |
Fiber: 9

Ingredients

Salmon fillet: 150 g (5 oz), Sweet potato: 200 g (1 medium), Broccoli: 100 g (1 cup, steamed), Olive oil: 5 g (1 tsp), Lemon juice: 10 ml (2 tsp), Dill (fresh): 5 g (1 tbsp, chopped), Salt and Pepper: to taste

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: lunch
Dietary Suitable for: Pescatarian (includes fish and seafood but excludes other meats)
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook sweet potato: Peel and boil in lightly salted water 200 g sweet potato until tender. Mash with a fork. 2. Cook salmon: Season 150 g salmon with salt and pepper. Pan-fry in 5 g olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side. 3. Steam broccoli: Steam 100 g broccoli until tender. 4. Assemble plate: Serve salmon with mashed sweet potato and steamed broccoli. Drizzle with 10 ml lemon juice and sprinkle with 5 g dill.

Menopause Benefits

This balanced plate delivers omega-3 fatty acids from salmon that support cognitive function during menopause. Salmon provides vitamin D that enhances calcium absorption for bone strength. Sweet potatoes contribute beta-cryptoxanthin that supports skin elasticity through collagen synthesis. Broccoli delivers sulforaphane that activates detoxification enzymes for cellular protection. Olive oil provides oleocanthal that supports comfortable joint movement. Lemon juice contributes citric acid, which enhances mineral absorption for optimal nutrition. Fresh dill delivers calcium that strengthens bone architecture for skeletal support. This nutrient-dense meal combines quality protein, complex carbohydrates, and fibre-rich vegetables to support stable blood sugar levels and provide sustained energy while delivering essential micronutrients for overall vitality during this transformative life phase.

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