Fruited Couscous Breakfast

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 1/2 cups dry couscous
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup dried apricots
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Method

In a medium saucepan bring the water and apple juice to a boil.

Add the couscous, raisins and apricots. Remove from the stove and let stand for 6 minutes, covered.

Drain any excess water from the couscous. Add the remaining ingredients and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 1/2 Starch, 2 Fruit.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 303; Calories from Fat 4; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10 mg; Carbohydrates 69g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sugars 28g; Protein 7g.

Yield

6 Servings


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