Honey Dijon Almond Couscous Recipes

HONEY DIJON ALMOND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• For glaze, combine honey, mustard and lemon zest in small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Spread almonds in one layer on ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Set aside.
• For couscous, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Set aside.
• In large skillet heat oil; sauté onion, bell pepper and carrots until softened. Add couscous, raisins, toasted almonds, turmeric and cinnamon; stir well to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• To serve, lightly drizzle glaze over couscous servings.

HONEY ORANGE GLAZED SALMON WITH ORANGE ALMOND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare salmon by removing skin and bones (if attached) and cutting into 4 to 6 fillets. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• 2. Whisk together all salad dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
• 3. In medium saucepan, combine orange juice, honey and ginger root and bring to a simmer. Reduce by half, remove ginger, and set aside.
• 4. In another medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and 1 tbsp of olive oil, stir and remove from the heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool in a large bowl.
• 5. Once cooled, add arugula, green onion and almonds. Toss salad with dressing.
• 6. Coat large frying pan with 1 to 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip. Immediately add orange sauce to the pan. Spoon it over the fillets to make a glaze while cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until salmon is done.
• 7. Serve glazed salmon over couscous salad and enjoy.