The salmon and vegetables bake together in foil packets to make cleanup a breeze.

After a fun-filled day in the sun, enjoy this light and easy meal. The salmon and vegetables bake together in foil packets to make cleanup a breeze.

Your Menu: Serves 4

Foil-Wrapped Salmon and Vegetables
Five Spice Oven-Cooked Rice

• Fresh mango slices
• Fat-free or lowfat milk

Test Kitchen Tips:

Five spice powder can usually be found in the spice or Asian section of the grocery store. If you can't find it, here is a simple recipe:

In a blender combine 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 6 star anise or 2 teaspoons aniseeds, 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 1-1/2 teaspoons whole Szechwan peppers or whole black peppercorns, and 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Cover and blend to a fine powder. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 1/3 cup.

Shopping List:

For Salmon

• 1 pound fresh or frozen skinless salmon, orange roughy, cod, flounder, or sea bass fillets, about 3/4-inch thick
• 1 bottle minced garlic (or use garlic powder)
• 1 lemon
• 1 16-ounce package frozen whole green beans
• 1 bag sliced almonds
• 2 fresh mangoes or 1 jar refrigerated mango slices
• 1 quart fat-free or lowfat milk

Pantry Items:

For Salmon

• honey
• cracked black pepper

For Rice

• 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 pound butter
• 1 container five-spice powder
• 1 package long grain rice
• 1 bunch parsley

Equipment Needed:

For Salmon

measuring cups and spoons

microplane or fine shredder

small bowl

wooden spoon

heavy foil

baking sheet

fork

For Rice

• measuring cups and spoons
• kitchen scissors for snipping parsley
• small saucepan
• 1-1/2-quart casserole with lid
• fork

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