COUSCOUS FOR BREAKFAST!

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I'm always thinking up new ways to prepare hot cereal in the morning. Here's another one for you to try! For maximum health benefits, use whole wheat couscous. For a vegan version, try almond milk or soy milk!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 6m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup couscous
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon rose water or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons dried fruit, chopped (dates, raisins, figs, etc.)
sugar or honey, for sweetening, to taste
ground cardamom
2 tablespoons toasted almonds or 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios
fresh sliced strawberry (optional)
milk (optional) or cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring the milk to the boil without scorching.
  • As soon as the milk starts to boil, stir in the couscous with a fork. Add a pinch of salt.
  • Reduce heat, cover and cook on low for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the rose water or almond extract.
  • Garnish couscous with dried fruit, sugar, cardamom and nuts. If you wish, add a few slices of strawberries to each serving.
  • Also, you can pour a little bit of milk or cream on top.
  • Serve hot.

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