Description
Start your day with a burst of flavor from this delightful breakfast couscous. Combining fluffy couscous with fresh orange juice and chewy dates, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for any morning. With a hint of cinnamon and the crunch of toasted almonds, each bite offers a warm embrace that makes breakfast feel special. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup dried dates, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds (or nuts of choice)
- Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil one cup of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, stir in the couscous and a pinch of salt. Cover and remove from heat after five minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the orange juice and honey while still warm.
- Fold in chopped dates and toasted almonds for added texture.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the mixture, combining well to enhance flavor.
- If desired, garnish with finely chopped fresh mint just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (150g)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg