Salmon with Mediterranean Lentils & Orzo - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced leeks, white & light green part
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) dried green lentils
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) orzo pasta (see tips)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) turmeric
• 4 cups (1 L) no salt added chicken or vegetable broth
• 2-3 small preserved lemons, finely sliced, divided (see tips)
• 1 cup (250 mL) marinated artichoke quarters, cut in half
• 2 cups (500 mL) fresh spinach leaves
• 4 (300 g) boneless, salmon filets
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried thyme leaves, or dried herb mixture
• salt & pepper to taste