11/02/2025
๐ Hereโs whatโs on the menu this week and itโs cozy, protein packed and so easy... and a little bit different.โโโ
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Meal โ๐ฝ: Salmon and Sweet Potato Cakesโโโโโ
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Then roll the leftovers into... โโโโโ
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Meal โ๐ฝ: Salmon Cake Sliders with Apple Slawโโโ
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๐ฝ๏ธ Meal 1: Salmon & Sweet Potato Cakesโโโ
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*See Caption for Veggie option if you donโt love salmon... but I HIGHLY recommend using fresh salmonโโโ
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Ingredients:โโโ
1 lb cooked or canned salmon (drained)โโโ
1 ยฝ cups mashed sweet potato โโโ
ยผ cup breadcrumbs or pankoโโโ
1 eggโโโ
2 green onions, slicedโโโ
1 tsp Dijon mustardโโโ
Salt, pepper, and Old Bay to tasteโโโ
Olive oil for pan-searingโโโ
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Directions:โโโ
If using salmon filet, simply boil until fully cooked throughโโโ
In a large bowl, mix salmon, mashed sweet potato, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, mustard, and seasonings.โโโ
Form into cakes
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.โโโ
Sear cakes 3โ4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.โโโ
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Serve with:โโโ
๐ฅฆ Roasted Brussels sprouts or broccoliโโโ
๐ Mashed or roasted sweet potatoesโโโ
๐ฅ Simple arugula or spinach salad with lemon vinaigretteโโโ
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๐ก Time saving tip: Make extra salmon cakes now...youโll use them later this week for your rollover meal.โโโ
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๐ Rollover Meal: Salmon Cake Sliders with Apple Slawโโโ
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These make the EASIEST weeknight meals with lots of great texture and cozy fall flavorsโโโ
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Ingredients:โโโ
Leftover salmon (or veggie) cakesโโโ
Slider or brioche buns (or lettuce wraps)โโโ
1 small apple, thinly slicedโโโ
1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mixโโโ
1 small carrot, juliennedโโโ
1 tbsp apple cider vinegarโโโ
1 tsp honeyโโโ
2 tbsp mayoโโโ
1 tsp Dijon mustardโโโ
Squeeze of lemon juiceโโโ
Salt + pepperโโโ
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Directions:โโโ
Whisk mayo, Dijon, and lemon juice to make a simple aioli.โโโ
In another bowl, mix apple, cabbage, carrot, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the slaw.โโโ
Reheat salmon cakes and place on buns.โโโ
Top with apple slaw and a drizzle of aioli.โโโ
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๐ก Light option: Skip the buns and use lettuce wraps if youโre looking for something lower carb.โโโ
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โLet me know what you think. These are a FAVORITE in our house. ๐ก