Get your week started off right with this light and nutrient rich dinner for two. You'll love how easy it is to make a "good for you" meal that is rich in flavor, not in fat.
Maple and Mustard Glazed Salmon
Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes + marinating time
Cook: 15 minutes
What you'll need
2, 6 ounce pieces of salmon
For the Marinade
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons maple syrup
4 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix marinade ingredients together. Divide marinade; set one half of mixture aside, which will be used later to create the glaze.
3. Pat the salmon dry. Pour the other half of the marinade into a container, and put salmon in flesh side down. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4. Once salmon is done marinating, put each portion on a piece of foil and form a foil packet. Pour the leftover marinade over each piece of salmon, and seal up the packets.
Maple and Mustard Glazed Salmon
Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes + marinating time
Cook: 15 minutes
What you'll need
2, 6 ounce pieces of salmon
For the Marinade
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons maple syrup
4 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix marinade ingredients together. Divide marinade; set one half of mixture aside, which will be used later to create the glaze.
3. Pat the salmon dry. Pour the other half of the marinade into a container, and put salmon in flesh side down. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4. Once salmon is done marinating, put each portion on a piece of foil and form a foil packet. Pour the leftover marinade over each piece of salmon, and seal up the packets.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until fish is opaque in the center.
Spinach Couscous
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
What you'll need
6 ounces chopped frozen spinach, defrosted (make sure to ring out extra water once it defrosts)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons whole milk
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup couscous, uncooked
3/4 cup water
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan cook oil and garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute.
2. Add spinach, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper to the saucepan; cook for 5 minutes or until spinach mixture is warmed through.
3. Stir in couscous.
4. While the spinach mixture is heating, place water in a microwave safe bowl; microwave for about 4 minutes or until water comes to a boil.
5. Pour boiling water over the spinach and couscous, cover and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Maple and Mustard Glaze
1. Place the leftover marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Turn heat down and let simmer, stirring occasionally until the glaze thickens.
3. Pour over salmon and couscous just before serving. Enjoy!
Spinach Couscous
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
What you'll need
6 ounces chopped frozen spinach, defrosted (make sure to ring out extra water once it defrosts)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons whole milk
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup couscous, uncooked
3/4 cup water
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan cook oil and garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute.
2. Add spinach, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper to the saucepan; cook for 5 minutes or until spinach mixture is warmed through.
3. Stir in couscous.
4. While the spinach mixture is heating, place water in a microwave safe bowl; microwave for about 4 minutes or until water comes to a boil.
5. Pour boiling water over the spinach and couscous, cover and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Maple and Mustard Glaze
1. Place the leftover marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Turn heat down and let simmer, stirring occasionally until the glaze thickens.
3. Pour over salmon and couscous just before serving. Enjoy!
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