Love on a Plate: A Healthy Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day

This healthy Valentine’s recipe focuses on wholesome ingredients, balanced nutrition, and an at home experience that still feels indulgent.

10 minutes Preparation

32 minutes Cooking

494 Kcal Per Serving

The Ingredients

2 salmon or chicken fillets (120 to 150 g each)

15 ml olive oil

15 ml honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

15 ml low sodium soy sauce or tamari

15 ml lemon juice

5 ml Dijon mustard (optional)

Salt and black pepper

1 small zucchini (about 150 g), sliced

1 red bell pepper (about 150 g), chopped

150 g cherry tomatoes

15 ml olive oil

5 ml Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper

Cooking method

Preheat oven to 200°C.
Toss vegetables with olive oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon.
Place salmon on a lined tray, brush with glaze, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until flaky.
Serve salmon with roasted vegetables.

Dietitian Tip

Frozen salmon fillets are often more affordable than fresh and just as nutritious. Thaw fully before cooking for best results.

Make It Feel Romantic

Light a candle, pour sparkling water with citrus or berries, and enjoy the meal without distractions. Healthy eating is about enjoyment, not restriction.

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Love on a Plate: A Healthy Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day

This healthy Valentine’s recipe focuses on wholesome ingredients, balanced nutrition, and an at home experience that still feels indulgent.

Content

10 minutes Preparation

32 minutes Cooking

494 Kcal Per Serving

The Ingredients

2 salmon or chicken fillets (120 to 150 g each)

15 ml olive oil

15 ml honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

15 ml low sodium soy sauce or tamari

15 ml lemon juice

5 ml Dijon mustard (optional)

Salt and black pepper

1 small zucchini (about 150 g), sliced

1 red bell pepper (about 150 g), chopped

150 g cherry tomatoes

Salt and black pepper

Cooking method

Preheat oven to 200°C.
Toss vegetables with olive oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon.
Place salmon on a lined tray, brush with glaze, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until flaky.
Serve salmon with roasted vegetables.

Dietitian Tip

Frozen salmon fillets are often more affordable than fresh and just as nutritious. Thaw fully before cooking for best results.

Make It Feel Romantic

Light a candle, pour sparkling water with citrus or berries, and enjoy the meal without distractions. Healthy eating is about enjoyment, not restriction.

Love on a Plate: A Healthy Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day

This healthy Valentine’s recipe focuses on wholesome ingredients, balanced nutrition, and an at home experience that still feels indulgent.

10 minutes Preparation

32 minutes Cooking

494 Kcal Per Serving

The Ingredients

2 salmon or chicken fillets (120 to 150 g each)

15 ml olive oil

15 ml honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

15 ml low sodium soy sauce or tamari

15 ml lemon juice

5 ml Dijon mustard (optional)

Salt and black pepper

1 small zucchini (about 150 g), sliced

1 red bell pepper (about 150 g), chopped

Cooking method

Preheat oven to 200°C.
Toss vegetables with olive oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon.
Place salmon on a lined tray, brush with glaze, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until flaky.
Serve salmon with roasted vegetables.

Dietitian Tip

Frozen salmon fillets are often more affordable than fresh and just as nutritious. Thaw fully before cooking for best results.

Make It Feel Romantic

Light a candle, pour sparkling water with citrus or berries, and enjoy the meal without distractions. Healthy eating is about enjoyment, not restriction.