Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Peel and cube the sweet potato into bite-size pieces. Toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
While the potatoes roast, prepare the salmon. Pat the salmon dry and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped med date (or blend it to a paste) with a pinch of salt, stirring over low heat until it slightly softens to form a glaze.
Brush the salmon fillet with the date glaze on both sides.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sear the salmon for about 3 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until a light crust forms and the salmon is just cooked through.
Meanwhile, steam or lightly sauté the broccoli. If sautéing, heat a pan with a splash of water, add the minced garlic and broccoli, and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
Plate the salmon with a serving of roasted sweet potatoes on the side and top with the garlicky broccoli. Drizzle any remaining date glaze over the salmon if desired.