Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Garlic Greens

Romantic, nourishing, and runner-approved.

Why runners love it

• 🐟 Salmon → protein + omega-3s for muscle recovery
• 🍠 Sweet potatoes → complex carbs to refill glycogen
• 🥬 Greens → iron, magnesium, and antioxidants
• 🫒 Healthy fats → keeps you satisfied without feeling heavy

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups broccolini or asparagus
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Lemon slices
• Salt, pepper, optional red pepper flakes

How to make it

1. Roast the sweet potatoes at 425°F with olive oil, salt, and pepper (25–30 min).
2. Bake or pan-sear the salmon with lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper (10–12 min).
3. Sauté greens quickly with olive oil and garlic until tender-crisp.
4. Plate it up, add a squeeze of lemon, and enjoy 🥂

💘 Valentine’s Upgrade Ideas

• Add a glass of red wine or sparkling water with berries
• Finish with dark chocolate + strawberries
• Light candles — carbs taste better by candlelight ✨

Runner timing tip

• Night-before-long-run friendly
• Great post-workout dinner
• Balanced enough to avoid heaviness before morning miles