Thursday, January 19, 2006

Blackened Salmon Fillets w/ Mashed Sweet Potatoes

3 frozen blackened salmon fillets

Thaw fillets, preferably overnight in the refrigerator. Lay the fillets in the bottom of a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 healthy splash orange juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 liberal dash garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
1 dash pepper
1 dash balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons veggie broth

Cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Combine with 1 cup broth and enough water to cover potatoes with about an inch of liquid. Boil until potato chunks are very soft. Drain.

Combine the potatoes, with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Taste, and adjust seasonings accordingly.

Ingredient Notes: Both nutritional yeast and Earth Balance brand margarine can be found in health food stores.