Breakfast Couscous With Fruit Recipe

Name: Breakfast Couscous With Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat milk; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ground nutmeg (I use a couple of shakes); 1 cup couscous; ⅓ cup orange juice; ¾ cup cranberries; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (or walnuts, pecans, etc...)

Servings: persons

1
Add the milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
Stir in the couscous.
3
Cover and remove pan from the stove burner.
4
Let stand for 5 minutes.
5
Add in orange juice; fluff with a fork.
6
In a small saucepan; add the cranberries, water, and honey.
7
Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the cranberries begin to pop; take pan off of stove burner.
8
Gently stir in mandarin orange sections.
9
Spoon couscous mixture into individual bowls.
10
Tope with cranberry-orange mixture.
11
Sprinkle almonds over the top.

126

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup nonfat milk, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (I use a couple of shakes), 1 cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Couscous With Fruit falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Breakfast Couscous With Fruit

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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