Hot Breakfast Couscous

Vegetarian
Health score
14%
Hot Breakfast Couscous
10 min.
8
271kcal

Suggestions

Start your day the right way with this deliciously comforting Hot Breakfast Couscous! Perfect for those who prefer a vegetarian option, this easy-to-make dish is designed to serve a generous crowd of eight. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the ideal morning meal, brunch, or even a breakfast-for-dinner option.

With a focus on nutrition, each serving comes in at a moderate 271 calories, ensuring you fuel up without overindulging. The recipe boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, with proteins, fats, and carbs contributing to 13.69%, 12.29%, and 74.02% of the total calories, respectively.

Savor the delightful fusion of flavors as you embark on your day. From the natural sweetness of dried apricots and raisins to the crunch of slivered almonds, every bite is a delightful surprise. The warm spices of ground cinnamon and the subtle hint of honey elevate this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

Best of all, this recipe requires minimal effort and equipment. With just a saucepan, you'll be on your way to a heartwarming breakfast that will leave your taste buds satisfied and your belly full. So why wait? Dive into this cozy, vegetarian-friendly breakfast and embrace the start of a new day with the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apricot dried chopped
  • cups couscous dry
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  • cups skim milk 
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, honey and cinnamon. As soon as it comes to a boil, stir in the couscous. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the apricots, raisins and almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories271kcal
Protein13.69%
Fat12.29%
Carbs74.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.22
Glycemic Load
27.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.9908694339835%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:271.28kcal
13.56%
Fat:3.76g
5.79%
Saturated Fat:0.35g
2.2%
Carbohydrates:51g
17%
Net Carbohydrates:46.78g
17.01%
Sugar:10.61g
11.78%
Cholesterol:1.84mg
0.61%
Sodium:32.02mg
1.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.43g
18.86%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.87%
Phosphorus:180.6mg
18.06%
Fiber:4.22g
16.89%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.2%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.25%
Calcium:121.89mg
12.19%
Magnesium:48.71mg
12.18%
Copper:0.22mg
10.94%
Vitamin B3:2.05mg
10.25%
Potassium:342.2mg
9.78%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.43%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.25%
Vitamin A:322.45IU
6.45%
Iron:1.1mg
6.13%
Zinc:0.9mg
6.02%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.92%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.69%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.49%
Folate:13.72µg
3.43%
Selenium:1.72µg
2.46%
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