Breakfast Couscous With Oranges and Cranberries

Name: Breakfast Couscous With Oranges and Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk (low-fat is ok); ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 dash ground nutmeg (or to taste); 1 cup couscous, uncooked; 2 tablespoons dried currants (optional); ⅓ cup orange juice; ¾ cup fresh cranberries; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons water; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 cup milk (low-fat is ok)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg (or to taste)
1 cup couscous, uncooked
2 tablespoons dried currants (optional)
⅓ cup orange juice
¾ cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

1
In a medium saucepan combine milk, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3
Add currents and couscous.
4
Cover and remove from heat.
5
Let stand for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in orange juice and fluff with fork.
7
Meanwhile, in a small skillet add cranberries, honey and 2 tablespoons of water.
8
Cover and cook on low heat until for 4-5 Minutes or until cranberry skins begin to pop.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Gently stir in oranges and almonds.
11
To serve, spoon warm couscous into individual serving bowls and top each serving with warm cranberry-orange mixture.
12
Serve immediately.

104

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk (low-fat is ok), ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 dash ground nutmeg (or to taste), 1 cup couscous, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Couscous With Oranges and Cranberries 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!