Halibut With Lentils and Mustard Sauce

Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups green lentils, rinsed (1/2 pound)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 6-ounce pieces halibut fillet
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sweet potato and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and lentils and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, wine, and tarragon. Divide the lentil mixture and fish among plates and drizzle with the sauce.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 529Calories From Fat 21%
- Fat 13g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 61mg
- Sodium 691mg
- Protein 54g
- Carbohydrate 47g
- Fiber 11g
- Sugar 6g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip

Tossed with the mustard sauce, the lentils and sweet potatoes make a delicious side dish for sausage, pork, or lamb.
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