Description
Kickstart your day with this delightful Breakfast Couscous featuring sweet oranges and chewy dates. This easy-to-make dish combines fluffy couscous with vibrant fruits, creating a colorful and delicious breakfast that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re in a rush or enjoying a leisurely brunch, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and brighten your morning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1 1/4 cups water or milk
- 2 medium fresh oranges, chopped
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water or milk to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat after 2-3 minutes.
- While the couscous steams, chop the oranges and dates into bite-sized pieces.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and gently fold in the oranges and dates.
- Drizzle honey over the mixture and sprinkle cinnamon. Mix well to coat all ingredients.
- Serve in bowls, topped with toasted almonds for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg