Midweek Pick Me Up- Sheet Pan Dinner
Nurse Practitioner, Janey Bloom, shares her dinner secrets.. sheet pan dinner!
Let me introduce you to your new best friend- the sheet pan dinner. All you’ll need is a protein of your choice, some veggies, a pan, and about 30 minutes.
There are endless combinations when it comes to sheet pan dinners but here are a few of my favorites:
My go-to:
Chicken, broccoli, sweet potatoes
Heat oven to 400F
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
Make 1 row of diced sweet potatoes topped with cinnamon and add to oven while you prepare the rest
Marinate/season chicken to your liking
Season veggies of your choice to your liking
Remove pan from the oven and make a row of chicken and a row of veggies
Sweet potatoes will need to cook for approximately 25 minutes, chicken and veggies 18-20 or until chicken is fully cooked.
Remove from oven, serve, and enjoy!
When I’m feeling fancy:
Salmon, brussels sprouts, blueberries
Heat oven to 400F
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
Clean 3-4 salmon filets and place in row on parchment paper
Clean and chop brussels and place in row on parchment paper
Salt veggies and salmon and set aside
In bowl, mash 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, add ¼ cup olive oil, salt, petter, some basil, garlic, and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Spoon blueberry balsamic mixture over salmon
Squeeze of lemon over whole tray
Bake for 15 minutes
Broil for 2 minutes at the end if you want extra crispiness!
When I want to stretch the leftovers:
Chicken, veggies, rice
Heat oven to 350
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
Season/marinade chicken to your liking and place in a row on the baking sheet
Make a row of veggies next to the chicken (onions, bell peppers, squash, or zucchini work well for this)
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through
Remove from oven and place over your choice of rice, top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, etc.
The key to a great tray bake is to make it something you love! These are just some examples but feel free to substitute anything in the recipe with your personal favorites. If you try any of these or make a new combination on your own comment it below!