Honey Glazed Salmon with Apple, Spinach & Walnut Brown Rice

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets on it. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a small bowl, mix together honey and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze for the salmon. Brush the glaze generously over the salmon fillets.

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the oven and let it rest.

While the salmon is baking, rinse the long-grain brown rice under cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the rinsed rice, and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes. Drain any excess water.

In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped apple and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped walnuts to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until toasted.

To the pan with the apple and walnuts, add the cooked brown rice and chicken stock. Stir to combine and heat through. Add the coarsely chopped fresh spinach, and cook until the spinach has wilted and the rice is fully heated.

Serve the honey glazed salmon on a bed of the apple, spinach, and walnut brown rice. Optionally, drizzle with a bit more honey and apple cider vinegar for added flavor.