Name: Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup couscous, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon sugar)
Ingredients: 3 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup dried currants; 6 teaspoons dark brown sugar, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons butter, melted and divided

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

3 mins

total:

8 mins

Yield:

Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup couscous, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon sugar)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried currants
6 teaspoons dark brown sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons butter, melted and divided

Directions

Step 1

Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; heat 3 minutes or until small bubbles form around inner edge of pot (about 180°). Do not boil.

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Step 2

Remove from heat; stir in couscous, apricots, currants, 4 teaspoons brown sugar, and salt. Cover the mixture, and let it stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Divide couscous among each of 4 bowls, and top each with 1 teaspoon melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

306 calories; fat 6g; saturated fat 4g; mono fat 2g; poly fatg; protein 11g; carbohydrates 55g; fiber 5g; cholesterol 19mg; iron 2mg; sodium 156mg; calcium 251mg.

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