Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous
8 min.
4
420kcal

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Start your day with a warm and comforting Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous, a delicious vegetarian dish that’s both satisfying and healthy. This easy-to-make recipe combines whole-wheat couscous with sweet dried apricots, currants, and a hint of cinnamon, making it the perfect morning meal for those who love a touch of sweetness to kick off their day. The richness of the couscous paired with the creaminess of low-fat milk gives this dish a wonderful balance of flavors and textures.

Not only is this recipe quick and simple, ready in just 8 minutes, but it’s also packed with wholesome ingredients. The couscous provides a hearty base while the dried fruit adds natural sweetness, reducing the need for refined sugars. The cinnamon stick infuses the dish with a warm, aromatic flavor, making it a delightful choice for a brunch or breakfast treat. Plus, the addition of melted butter and a dash of brown sugar gives it the perfect finishing touch that’s sure to please your taste buds.

With only 420 calories per serving, this dish is light yet filling, and it's a great way to start your day energized. Whether you enjoy it as a morning meal or a mid-morning snack, Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous is sure to be a favorite in your recipe rotation!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons butter divided melted
  • stick cinnamon (2-inch)
  • teaspoons t brown sugar dark divided
  • 0.5 cup apricot dried chopped
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • cups milk 1% low-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup couscous whole-wheat uncooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; heat 3 minutes or until small bubbles form around inner edge of pot (about 180). Do not boil.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in couscous, apricots, currants, 4 teaspoons brown sugar, and salt. Cover the mixture, and let it stand 15 minutes.
  3. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Divide couscous among each of 4 bowls, and top each with 1 teaspoon melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories420kcal
Protein13.55%
Fat13.79%
Carbs72.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.35
Glycemic Load
4.65
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.831304306569%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.09kcal
21%
Fat:6.89g
10.59%
Saturated Fat:3.59g
22.43%
Carbohydrates:81.65g
27.22%
Net Carbohydrates:74.42g
27.06%
Sugar:29.94g
33.27%
Cholesterol:19.6mg
6.53%
Sodium:253.79mg
11.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.23g
30.45%
Fiber:7.23g
28.94%
Calcium:275.62mg
27.56%
Vitamin A:1066.67IU
21.33%
Phosphorus:204.76mg
20.48%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.14%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.16%
Potassium:552.84mg
15.8%
Iron:2.59mg
14.38%
Vitamin D:1.95µg
12.98%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.14%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.88%
Magnesium:30.85mg
7.71%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.43%
Selenium:4.29µg
6.12%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.9%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.87%
Copper:0.09mg
4.51%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.94%
Folate:6.33µg
1.58%
Vitamin K:1.6µg
1.52%
Source:My Recipes