Maple Dijon Salmon with Carrots and Green Beans
Sweet, tangy, and perfectly roasted — this Maple Dijon Salmon with Carrots and Green Beans is a simple, 6-ingredient dinner that’s healthy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
When you want a meal that feels fancy but takes almost no effort, this Maple Dijon Salmon with Green Beans & Carrots recipe delivers every time. The combination of maple syrup and Dijon mustard creates a sticky-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, coating tender salmon fillets and roasted carrots and green beans in flavor.
It’s one of those meals that looks impressive enough for guests but is easy enough for a busy weeknight — wholesome, balanced, and downright delicious.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
- Only 6 ingredients: Simple but packed with flavor.
- Quick and easy: Dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.
- Healthy and balanced: High in protein and full of roasted veggie goodness.
- Restaurant-worthy glaze: The maple-Dijon combo adds just the right sweetness and tang.
🥕 Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups carrots, cut
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until smooth.
- Prep the carrots and green beans: Toss the carrots and green beans with half of the maple-Dijon mixture. Spread them on the baking sheet and roast for 10- 15 minutes, until starting to become tender.
- Add the salmon: Remove the pan from the oven, push carrots to the sides, and place the salmon fillets in the center. Brush salmon generously with the remaining glaze.
- Roast everything: Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Spoon extra glaze from the pan over the top and serve hot with the roasted carrots and green beans.
🧑🍳 Tips & Variations
- Add more veggies: Broccoli or Brussels sprouts roast beautifully with the same glaze.
- Go spicy: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the glaze for a little heat.
- Try foil packs: For even easier cleanup, bake the salmon, green beans, and carrots together in individual foil packets.
- Make it extra glossy: Brush on a little extra glaze in the last few minutes of baking for that shiny, caramelized finish.
🍋 What to Serve With It
Pair this Maple Dijon Salmon & Carrots with:
- A side of wild rice or quinoa
- Mashed or roasted potatoes
- A simple green salad with vinaigrette
This Maple Dijon Salmon, Green Beans & Carrots recipe is proof that dinner doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious. With just six ingredients and one pan, you get a wholesome, sweet-savory meal that’s full of flavor and easy enough for any night of the week.
Maple Dijon Salmon with Carrots and Green Beans
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 2 cups carrots cut
- 2 cups green beans trimmed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until smooth.
- Prep the carrots and green beans: Toss the carrots and green beans with half of the maple-Dijon mixture. Spread them on the baking sheet and roast for 10- 15 minutes, until starting to become tender.
- Add the salmon: Remove the pan from the oven, push carrots to the sides, and place the salmon fillets in the center. Brush salmon generously with the remaining glaze.
- Roast everything: Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Spoon extra glaze from the pan over the top and serve hot with the roasted carrots and green beans.
Nutrition
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