Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Roasted Veggies
Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main CoursesSheet pan dinners are perfect when you don’t feel like cooking or making a big mess in the kitchen. For example, this Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Veggies recipe includes your protein, carb and veggie all on one pan for easy preparation and cleanup! Featuring just six ingredients plus a little nonstick cooking spray, it’s the ultimate simple baked salmon dinner for your weight loss plan.
Fresh salmon fillets are coated with your favorite store-bought pesto for a blast of effortless flavor. In addition to this magnificent main course, baby potatoes and green beans are baked to perfection with a little olive oil and black pepper. It’s a simple meal that everyone will love.
Health Benefits of This Recipe
This baked salmon recipe isn’t just easy—it’s packed with nutrition. Salmon is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and essential vitamins like B12 and D. Pair it with fiber-rich baby potatoes and green beans, which provide important antioxidants and support digestion, and you’ve got a meal that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds.
How to Make Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Veggies
Making this sheet pan dinner is as simple as it gets:
- Preheat your oven – Set it to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Roast the potatoes – Toss halved baby potatoes with a bit of olive oil and black pepper, then bake them for 20 minutes to ensure they get perfectly crispy and tender.
- Add the salmon and green beans – Place salmon fillets and green beans on the pan with the potatoes. Drizzle the beans with the remaining olive oil and season everything with black pepper.
- Top with pesto – Spoon a tablespoon of pesto sauce over the salmon for a burst of flavor.
- Bake to perfection – Pop the pan back in the oven for 8-12 minutes until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
Ways to Customize Your One-Pan Meal
One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. Here are a few ways to make it your own:
Swap the Protein
- Not a fan of salmon? Swap it out with chicken breast, tilapia or steak! Just adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure your protein of choice is cooked to the proper temperature.
- If you’re craving a heartier dish, shrimp or steak would also work beautifully.
Change Up the Veggies
- Swap green beans for asparagus, broccoli or bell peppers for a different twist.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of baby potatoes for a slightly sweeter, nutrient-rich alternative.
Make It Dairy-Free or Vegetarian
- Use a dairy-free pesto or make your own with basil, garlic, nuts and olive oil.
- Swap salmon for tofu or chickpeas for a plant-based version of this baked sheet pan dinner.
Side Dish Ideas
While this one-pan meal is satisfying on its own, you can round out the dish with some extra sides if you’d like:
- A fresh side salad – Try an arugula or mixed greens salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
- A slice of whole grain bread – Perfect for soaking up any extra pesto goodness.
- A dollop of Greek yogurt – Adds a creamy contrast to the pesto salmon.
Make It a Meal Prep Favorite
This Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Veggies recipe makes four servings, making it a great option for meal prep. One serving contains 232 calories, and it’s a balanced Flex meal, counting as one SmartCarb, one PowerFuel, one Extra and one Vegetable on the Nutrisystem plan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and simply reheat in the oven or microwave when you’re ready to enjoy it again. The flavors only get better as they meld together!
Try More Healthy Sheet Pan Recipes
If you love easy, baked sheet pan dinners, check out these other delicious options:
- Garlic Soy Sheet Pan Tofu – A plant-based favorite with a savory kick.
- Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Gnocchi – A cozy, satisfying dish.
- Sheet Pan Potatoes and Pears – A unique sweet-and-savory combo.
With this Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Veggies recipe, dinner is made easy without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding the whole family, this healthy one-pan meal will quickly become a go-to favorite in your recipe rotation!
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 232
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel, 1 Extra and 1 Vegetable
Ingredients:
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tsp. olive oil, divided
- Black pepper, to taste
- 12 oz. salmon
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 Tbsp. pesto sauce
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the potatoes on the pan and toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the black pepper. Arrange in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add the salmon and green beans to the pan. Toss the green beans in the remaining oil and black pepper. Season the salmon with black pepper and top with the pesto sauce.
- Cook for 8-12 minutes or until fully cooked.