High-Calcium Salmon Couscous

Name: High-Calcium Salmon Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk; 2 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 (10 ounce) box couscous (2 1/2 cups); 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked; 5 whole scallions, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger

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Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
¹⁄₂ teaspoon coconut extract
1 (10 ounce) box couscous (2 1/2 cups)
2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
5 whole scallions, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh ginger

directions

Combine the sesame oil and chopped onion in a large saucepan.
Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to brown.
Add the canned milk and chicken stock to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut extract and couscous.
Cover tightly, and allow to stand for at least 7 minutes.
Spoon the couscous into a large bowl.
Add the salmon, chopped scallions and ginger, and toss thoroughly.

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Reviews

I used baked salmon fillets instead of tinned stuff and coconut milk as I didn't have any coconut extract, also threw a few veges in with it at the end. End result was really nice. May use a little less sesame oil next time.

Rachelnb

Tweaks

I used baked salmon fillets instead of tinned stuff and coconut milk as I didn't have any coconut extract, also threw a few veges in with it at the end. End result was really nice. May use a little less sesame oil next time.

Rachelnb