Cashew Salmon With Apricot Couscous

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

443 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	yogurt, non-fat	plain
3	each	scallions, spring or green onions	, sliced, greens and whites separated
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
2	tablespoons	cilantro	chopped fresh
1/2	teaspoon	cumin	ground
3/4	teaspoon	salt	divided
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground, divided
1	tablespoon	olive oil, extra-virgin
1/2	cup	apricots, dried	chopped
1	tablespoon	ginger	minced fresh
1 1/4	cups	water
1	cup	couscous	whole wheat
1	pound	salmon fillets	skinned and cut into 4 portions
1/4	cup	cashew nuts	chopped toasted

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.

Combine yogurt, scallion greens, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add apricots, ginger, scallion whites and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Stir in couscous.

Remove from heat, cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, rub salmon with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.

If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip).

Grill or broil the salmon until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

Serve with the couscous, topped with the yogurt sauce and cashews.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 286g

Amount per Serving

Calories 443 34% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	26%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	17%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 536mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 30.0g	60%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	17%
Calcium	8%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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