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Crisp Trout with Roasted Fennel-Potato Hash

A bright, weeknight-friendly Pacific Northwest dinner: crisp-skinned trout with a warm fingerling potato and fennel hash, plus a quick lemony spinach finish. It feels restauranty, but it’s built around seasonal Washington produce and cooks in one skillet plus one sheet pan.

Ingredients

  • Whole rainbow trout 1 to 1 1/4 lb whole fish $9.99/lb
  • Fingerling or small potatoes 12 oz, halved seasonal pantry/produce
  • Fennel bulb 1 small bulb, thinly sliced seasonal pantry/produce
  • Fresh spinach 4 oz seasonal pantry/produce
  • Lemon 1 seasonal pantry/produce
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced seasonal pantry/produce
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry
  • Optional fresh dill or parsley 1 tbsp chopped seasonal pantry/produce

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 whole rainbow trout (about 1 to 1 1/4 lb at $9.99/lb) by patting it very dry inside and out. Season the cavity and skin with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and half of 1 lemon cut into thin slices. Stuff the cavity with the lemon slices and, if you have it, 1 tbsp chopped dill or parsley.
  2. Heat the oven to 425Β°F. Toss 12 oz halved fingerling or small potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  3. While the potatoes start, thinly slice 1 small fennel bulb and mince 2 garlic cloves. Toss the sliced fennel with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, then add it to the sheet pan with the potatoes. Roast 12 to 15 minutes more until the potatoes are tender and the fennel is caramelized at the edges.
  4. While the vegetables roast, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the seasoned whole rainbow trout and cook 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until the skin is browned and crisp.
  5. Carefully transfer the skillet with the trout to the 425Β°F oven and roast 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, until the flesh flakes easily.
  6. Return the skillet to the stove over low heat. Add 4 oz spinach, the minced 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt around the trout if there is room, or remove the trout to a plate first and wilt the spinach in the same pan for 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze in the juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon.
  7. Plate the roasted trout with the roasted potato-fennel hash and lemony spinach. Spoon any pan juices over the fish before serving.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $16-20

Health notes: Approx. 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein and omega-3s, with potassium from potatoes and folate/iron from spinach. Use moderate oil and extra lemon to keep the dish light.

Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the trout’s richness and lemony greens; Pinot Gris also works beautifully with the fennel and delicate fish.

Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls

This fast Korean-inspired bowl leans on one of the better sale proteins, turning savory chicken crumbles into a glossy gochujang-style stir-fry with tender rice and quick blistered snap peas or cabbage. It’s weeknight speed with lots of punchy flavor.

Ingredients

  • AmyLu Korean BBQ Style Chicken Crumbles, 12 OZ 1 package $6.13
  • Rice 1 cup dry pantry
  • Green cabbage or napa cabbage 4 cups shredded seasonal pantry/produce
  • Carrots 2 medium, julienned seasonal pantry/produce
  • Green onion 3, sliced seasonal pantry/produce
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced seasonal pantry/produce
  • Fresh ginger 1 tsp grated seasonal pantry/produce
  • Soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp pantry
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp pantry
  • Honey or brown sugar 2 tsp pantry
  • Sesame oil 1 tsp pantry
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp pantry
  • Optional sesame seeds 1 tsp pantry

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 cup dry rice according to package directions so you have enough for 2 servings. Keep warm once cooked.
  2. While the rice cooks, shred 4 cups green or napa cabbage, julienne 2 medium carrots, slice 3 green onions, mince 2 garlic cloves, and grate 1 tsp fresh ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp honey or brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp neutral oil. Add 1 package AmyLu Korean BBQ Style Chicken Crumbles, 12 OZ ($6.13), and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up any large clusters and letting the edges brown slightly.
  5. Add the minced 2 garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the shredded 4 cups cabbage and julienned 2 carrots. Stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still have some bite.
  7. Pour in the soy-vinegar-honey-sesame mixture and toss for 1 minute until everything is glossy and lightly sauced. Stir in most of the sliced 3 green onions, reserving a little for garnish.
  8. Serve the Korean BBQ chicken and vegetables over the warm cooked rice. Top with the remaining green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds if using.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-18

Health notes: Approx. 560-680 calories per serving. Lean protein-forward meal with plenty of vegetables if you load up the bowl. To reduce sodium, use less soy sauce and stretch flavor with rice vinegar and sesame.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling is a great match for sweet-spicy Korean flavors; if you prefer red, a lightly chilled Pinot Noir can handle the savory glaze without overpowering the dish.

Rosemary Pork Chops with Lemony White Beans & Roasted Carrots

Sale-priced bone-in pork chops get a lively Mediterranean treatment with rosemary, garlic, and white beans, then are paired with roasted carrots for a comforting early-March Washington dinner that still feels fresh and seasonal.

Ingredients

  • Bone-In Pork Loin Chop 2 chops, about 12 to 16 oz total $5.05/lb
  • Carrots 4 medium, cut into sticks seasonal pantry/produce
  • Canned white beans 1 can, 15 oz, drained and rinsed pantry
  • Shallot or small onion 1 small, thinly sliced seasonal pantry/produce
  • Garlic 3 cloves, divided seasonal pantry/produce
  • Lemon 1 seasonal pantry/produce
  • Fresh rosemary 1 tsp chopped seasonal pantry/produce
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
  • Chicken stock or water 1/3 cup pantry
  • Salt to taste pantry
  • Black pepper to taste pantry
  • Optional parsley 1 tbsp chopped seasonal pantry/produce

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425Β°F. Prep 4 medium carrots cut into sticks and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  2. While the carrots roast, season 2 bone-in pork loin chops (about 12 to 16 oz total at $5.05/lb) with 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and the zest of 1 lemon.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear the seasoned pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side and 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until nicely browned.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 small thinly sliced shallot or onion and the remaining 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Add 1 can drained and rinsed white beans, 1/3 cup chicken stock or water, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir gently around the pork chops and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the beans are hot and lightly saucy.
  6. If the pork chops are not yet cooked through, cover the skillet and cook on low for 2 to 4 minutes more until they reach 145Β°F, then rest for 3 minutes.
  7. Taste the white beans and adjust with salt, black pepper, and another squeeze of lemon if needed. Stir in 1 tbsp chopped parsley if using.
  8. Serve the rosemary-garlic pork chops over the lemony white beans with the roasted carrots alongside.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $17-22

Health notes: Approx. 600-720 calories per serving. Good protein and fiber thanks to the bean side, with beta-carotene from carrots. Trim visible fat and go easy on added salt if your beans are seasoned.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Pinot Noir pairs nicely with the pork and herbs, while Sauvignon Blanc offers a fresher contrast if you want to lean into the lemon and white beans.

Shopping list
  • Whole rainbow trout 1 to 1 1/4 lb whole fish
  • Fingerling or small potatoes 12 oz, halved
  • Fennel bulb 1 small bulb, thinly sliced
  • Fresh spinach 4 oz
  • Lemon 1, 1
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, divided
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp, 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Optional fresh dill or parsley 1 tbsp chopped
  • AmyLu Korean BBQ Style Chicken Crumbles, 12 OZ 1 package
  • Rice 1 cup dry
  • Green cabbage or napa cabbage 4 cups shredded
  • Carrots 2 medium, julienned, 4 medium, cut into sticks
  • Green onion 3, sliced
  • Fresh ginger 1 tsp grated
  • Soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 2 tsp
  • Sesame oil 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil 1 tbsp
  • Optional sesame seeds 1 tsp
  • Bone-In Pork Loin Chop 2 chops, about 12 to 16 oz total
  • Canned white beans 1 can, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • Shallot or small onion 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Fresh rosemary 1 tsp chopped
  • Chicken stock or water 1/3 cup
  • Optional parsley 1 tbsp chopped

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