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A vibrant plated dish on a rustic wooden table featuring salmon with a berry glaze, wild rice, roasted squash, and corn kernels, garnished with fresh herbs. Warm, earthy tones and natural textures dominate the scene, with frybread wedges on the side and a simple, Native-inspired table setting.

Pocahontas Movie Night: Easy Native-Inspired Feast 🍂🛶

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A colorful, family-friendly Native-inspired spread designed for movie night, pairing berry-glazed salmon with hearty sides like wild rice and squash for a comforting, shareable meal.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup roasted corn kernels
  • 1 cup roasted squash, cubed
  • 1/2 cup berry glaze or cranberry compote
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Frybread or cornbread slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (205C).
  2. Season salmon with salt and pepper and sear in olive oil for 2 minutes per side.
  3. Finish in the oven 6-8 minutes until just cooked through.
  4. Prepare wild rice or quinoa according to package directions.
  5. Arrange rice, squash, corn, and salmon on plates; drizzle with berry glaze and maple syrup.

Notes

  • Swap salmon for tofu or chickpeas for a pescatarian or vegetarian option.
  • Prepare extra berry glaze to drizzle over frybread for extra sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Method: Bake, Pan-sear
  • Cuisine: Native-inspired
  • Diet: Dairy-free option, Gluten-free when served with gluten-free frybread

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
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