Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous

Are you like me in that you want to eat more salmon because you know it’s good for you  (Omega 3’s!!!) but you have one or two recipes and the idea of eating that same salmon recipe AGAIN turns your stomach? Yea, me too.

Well, maybe this recipe will appeal to you.

Grilled fish
Cashews
Apricots
And Couscous

What is wrong with that picture? Nothing, as far as I can see.


Picture courtesy of eatingwell.com

Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous
NUTRITION PROFILE:
High Fiber | Low Sat Fat | High Potassium | Heart Healthy
VIEW COMPLETE NUTRITION GUIDELINES »
Yogurt sauce flavored with lemon, cumin and cilantro tops this Indian-inspired grilled salmon and apricot couscous. Try this quick, easy recipe for entertaining. Serve with steamed snap peas and a glass of gewürztraminer.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
3 scallions, sliced, greens and whites separated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 pound salmon fillet, preferably wild Pacific, skinned and cut into 4 portions
1/4 cup chopped toasted cashews (see Tip)
Please go here for cooking instructions : http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cashew_salmon_couscous.html
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving:
571 calories;
21 g fat (4 g sat, 9 g mono);
68 mg cholesterol;
65 g carbohydrate;
34 g protein;
10 g fiber;
526 mg sodium;
776 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus:
Vitamin A (25% daily value),
Potassium (22% dv),
Vitamin C (20% dv),
 Magnesium (15% dv),
excellent source of omega-3s.


 

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