Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Couscous goes from the dinner table to the breakfast bar with this easy Mediterranean recipe. Cinnamon, apricots and currants make it morning friendly. 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:
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.
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.
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