Salmon with Plant-Based Mac and Cheese and Avocado | Choosing Balance
Salmon with Plant-Based Mac and Cheese and Avocado
5 mins prepServes 1
A quick and easy meal featuring crispy pan-seared salmon paired with plant-based chickpea mac and cheese, fresh avocado, and tomatoes. The plant-based mac and cheese uses Trader Joe's cashew-based cheese sauce for a creamy, dairy-free option.
1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
2. Add the salmon to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, for a total of 6 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.
3. While the salmon cooks, boil some chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente.
4. Warm the Trader Joe's cashew based cheese sauce. (The poster notes that warming it up makes it better).
5. Slice 1/4 of an avocado and chop some tomatoes.
6. Combine the cooked chickpea pasta with the warmed cashew cheese sauce. Serve alongside the crispy salmon, sliced avocado, and tomatoes.
