Anishinaabe Dinner for Weight Loss

Preparation of Whitefish Season the whitefish fillets with salt and pepper.

Cooking Wild Rice Rinse the wild rice and cook according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Preparation of Mixed Vegetables Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.

Preparation of Chokecherry Sauce In a saucepan, combine chokecherries, honey, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Simmer over low heat until the chokecherries soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Assembling the Salad In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, blueberries, and toasted sunflower seeds. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine.

Cooking Whitefish Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned whitefish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Plating Divide the cooked wild rice, mixed vegetables, and whitefish fillets among serving plates. Drizzle chokecherry sauce over the whitefish. Serve with the mixed greens salad.