Lunch: Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Feta

This salmon dish is a great way to get in your heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids for the day. The spinach, feta and other seasonings give this nutritious dish extra flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Salmon Stuffed with Spinach and Feta

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
2 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried mint
4 salmon fillets (3.5 ounces each), skinned
2 cups fat-free, low-sodium vegetable stock
Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. And spinach, and stir to coat. Add feta, salt, pepper, and mint. Stir to combine, and remove from heat.
Grease bottom of a baking dish with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Place fillets on a work surface, and cover with ½ cup spinach mixture on each. Roll fillets up, and stand on one end. Place in baking dish, and turn to coat in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour stock into the bottom of the baking dish. Pour lemon juice on the top of the fillets. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.

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