Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes Salmon with Beets and Lentils 4.0 (7) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This salmon dish is high in protein and fiber but low in fat. Ingredients 3 fresh small beets, (about 10 ounces), trimmed and scrubbed Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup dried lentils, rinsed 1 cup low-sodium canned or Homemade Chicken Stock, skimmed of fat 1 clove garlic 2 fresh sprigs thyme 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon ground coriander 4 six-ounce salmon fillets, skin on 1 large shallot, finely chopped ⅓ cup dry white wine 1 ½ pounds fresh spinach, washed and stemmed ¼ cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Vegetable-oil cooking spray Directions In a saucepan of cold water, bring the beets and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool. Peel beets, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside. Combine 1 cup water, lentils, stock, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; remove thyme stems and garlic. Add oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss, and keep warm. (If preparing in advance, warm over low heat before assembling dish). Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine coriander and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; rub over salmon flesh. Spray a cast-iron skillet with vegetable-oil spray, and place over medium heat. When heated, add salmon, flesh side down, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn fillets, add shallots, and place skillet in oven. Cook about 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, place spinach in a metal steamer basket over boiling water; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and steam until just wilted. Remove and discard salmon skin; keep salmon warm. Place skillet over medium-high heat, and add wine, scraping pan with a wooden spoon. Reduce by half, and add orange juice, mustard, and remaining tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Add beets, and cook until heated through. Adjust seasoning, if desired. Arrange lentils and spinach on plates; place a salmon fillet on top. Spoon beets and sauce over, and serve. Cook's Notes If you make the lentils and beets ahead of time, this dish is easy to assemble. Rate it Print