Breakfast Couscous
This healthy, delicious and easy breakfast recipe is a great alternative to oatmeal. It is packed with nutritious ingredients and hearty enough to keep you satisfied all morning!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups dry couscous
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1-½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup chopped dates
- ⅓ cup dried cherries or cranberries
- ½ cup slivered almonds toasted
Instructions
- Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the water, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey. Stir and bring mixture to boiling.
- Once boiling, add couscous, turn off heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Remove cover, and fluff couscous with a fork until granules begin to separate. Stir in the dates, cherries and almonds.
- Serve with honey, brown sugar and milk or cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal