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Hot Breakfast Couscous

Hot Breakfast Couscous
Ready In: 10 minutes
Serves: 1
Low Added SugarVegetarianLow Sodium
Couscous cooks quickly, so it makes a quick and satisfying breakfast.

What you'll need

Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
skillet or saucepan or microwave-safe bowl/cup
Bowl
Plastic wrap
Spoon

Ingredients

Serves 1
3/4 cup Milk low-fat
1/4 cup Couscous
2 tablespoons Raisins or 2 tablespoons Dried Fruit
2 tablespoons Nuts chopped, (optional)
of Honey to taste, (optional)

Directions

1.

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Use a microwave, skillet, or saucepan to heat the milk for about 2 minutes or until very, very hot. Place couscous and fruit (if using) in bowl or mug. Pour the hot milk over the couscous.

2.

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Cover and allow to sit for 5–10 minutes or until milk is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.50 cup

Serving Per Container 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 87 mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 57 g21%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7%
Protein 12 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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