Salmon with Sweet Potato (470 Cal, 34g Protein)
Baked salmon with roasted sweet potato and green beans — 470 calories, 34g protein, 7g fiber. Omega-3 rich sheet pan dinner ready in 30 minutes at 400°F.
Salmon with Sweet Potato (470 Cal, 34g Protein) has 470 calories per serving, with 34g protein, 38g carbs, 20g fat, and 7g fiber. Prep 5 min, cook 25 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
470
Calories
34g
Protein
68% DV
38g
Carbs
14% DV
20g
Fat
26% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 34g protein per serving.
🫘 7g fiber per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$5.00
Salmon with Sweet Potato (470 Cal, 34g Protein)
A nutrient-dense sheet pan dinner with omega-3-rich salmon, fiber-packed sweet potato, and crisp green beans. 470 calories, 34g protein, 7g fiber — all on one baking sheet at 400°F in 30 minutes. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 5 oz salmon fillet
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potato with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 15 minutes.
- Season salmon with paprika, salt, and pepper. Add to baking sheet.
- Add green beans with remaining oil.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Protein | 34g |
| Carbs | 38g |
| Fat | 20g |
| Fiber | 7g |
Tips
- Cut the sweet potato into small, uniform cubes so it finishes at the same time as the salmon.
- Meal prep: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Per 100g: approximately 150 calories, 11g protein, 12g carbs.
Sheet-Pan Salmon and Sweet Potato: Timing and Serving Notes
This is a one-pan dinner: roast the sweet potato first because it needs more time, then add the salmon and green beans for the final 12–15 minutes. One serving provides 470 calories, 34g of protein, and 7g of fiber. Cut the sweet potato into small, even cubes so it finishes in the same oven window as the salmon.
Salmon and Sweet Potato FAQs
Do sweet potatoes and salmon cook at the same time?
No. Sweet potatoes need about 15 minutes of head-start roasting at 400°F before the salmon goes in. The salmon then needs 12–15 minutes alongside the green beans. Staggering the start keeps everything from overcooking or undercooking.
How do I meal prep this sheet-pan dinner?
Store the cooked salmon, sweet potato, and green beans together in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 8 minutes. The salmon may dry slightly on reheating, so avoid the microwave if possible.
For another quick salmon dinner with a timing chart, see Air Fryer Salmon. For another sheet-pan option, try sheet-pan salmon and asparagus.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
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