COURSE:
Baby Food
Salmon, Peas and Sweet Potato Mash: A Healthy, Deliciously Balanced Meal
Indulge in a wholesome, nutritious meal with our Salmon, Peas, and Sweet Potato Mash. This simple yet flavourful dish combines the richness of tender salmon with the sweet earthiness of mashed sweet potatoes, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavours. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fibre, it’s a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing for any occasion.
Using your Instant Pot, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend treat. The salmon comes out perfectly cooked, moist, and flaky, while the sweet potato mash is creamy and full of flavour. Add a side of vibrant peas for a burst of colour and added nutrition, making this dish a wholesome choice for the whole family.
Whether you’re looking to fuel up for the day or wind down with a comforting dinner, Salmon, Peas, and Sweet Potato Mash offers a delightful and healthy option. With minimal effort and maximum flavour, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular part of your meal rotation.
Salmon, Peas and Sweet Potato Mash
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- Coconut milk for consistency
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 100 g salmon fillet
- Olive oil for seasoning and frying
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1-inch chunks
- Place the trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot and add 1 cup of water
- Add the chopped sweet potato with 1/3 cup of water to an ovenproof bowl, then in another bowl add the frozen peas and place both bowls on top of the trivet
- Turn on the Instant Pot to “Steam” and select 12 minutes
- When the timer ends, quick release by turning the steam release to the venting position allowing the steam to escape, the valve will then drop and the lid will unlock, press “Cancel”
- Add the frozen peas to the trivet and close the lid (leave the sweet potato in)
- Turn on the Instant Pot to “Steam” and select 2 minutes
- When the timer ends, quick release by turning the steam release to the venting position allowing the steam to escape, the valve will then drop and the lid will unlock, press “Cancel”
- Clean and dry the inner pot and turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” press “Adjust” to “More”
- Season the salmon with a dash of olive oil
- Heat oil in the pot and add the salmon skin side down and fry on each side until cooked
- Remove the salmon from the heat and flake
- Mash the cooked sweet potato with the coconut milk
- Add the peas and salmon to the sweet potato and combine
Salmon, Peas and Sweet Potato Mash
COURSE:
Baby Food
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- Coconut milk for consistency
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 100 g salmon fillet
- Olive oil for seasoning and frying
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1-inch chunks
- Place the trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot and add 1 cup of water
- Add the chopped sweet potato with 1/3 cup of water to an ovenproof bowl, then in another bowl add the frozen peas and place both bowls on top of the trivet
- Turn on the Instant Pot to “Steam” and select 12 minutes
- When the timer ends, quick release by turning the steam release to the venting position allowing the steam to escape, the valve will then drop and the lid will unlock, press “Cancel”
- Add the frozen peas to the trivet and close the lid (leave the sweet potato in)
- Turn on the Instant Pot to “Steam” and select 2 minutes
- When the timer ends, quick release by turning the steam release to the venting position allowing the steam to escape, the valve will then drop and the lid will unlock, press “Cancel”
- Clean and dry the inner pot and turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” press “Adjust” to “More”
- Season the salmon with a dash of olive oil
- Heat oil in the pot and add the salmon skin side down and fry on each side until cooked
- Remove the salmon from the heat and flake
- Mash the cooked sweet potato with the coconut milk
- Add the peas and salmon to the sweet potato and combine
Salmon, Peas and Sweet Potato Mash: A Healthy, Deliciously Balanced Meal
Indulge in a wholesome, nutritious meal with our Salmon, Peas, and Sweet Potato Mash. This simple yet flavourful dish combines the richness of tender salmon with the sweet earthiness of mashed sweet potatoes, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavours. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fibre, it’s a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing for any occasion.
Using your Instant Pot, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend treat. The salmon comes out perfectly cooked, moist, and flaky, while the sweet potato mash is creamy and full of flavour. Add a side of vibrant peas for a burst of colour and added nutrition, making this dish a wholesome choice for the whole family.
Whether you’re looking to fuel up for the day or wind down with a comforting dinner, Salmon, Peas, and Sweet Potato Mash offers a delightful and healthy option. With minimal effort and maximum flavour, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular part of your meal rotation.
