Name: Breakfast Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 cups milk; 0.5 cup couscous; 0.25 cup dried cranberries; 0.25 cup raisins; 0.25 cup walnuts; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.125 tsp salt

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Breakfast Couscous

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Instructions

Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Remove from heat; Cover.

Let stand 10 minutes.

Mixture will thicken as it cools.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Couscous First 🥘
Lightly toast the dry couscous in a pan for 1-2 minutes before adding milk to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness.
Bloom Your Dried Fruits 🍇
Soak raisins and cranberries in warm milk for 5 minutes before mixing to plump them up and infuse their sweetness throughout the dish.
Perfect Milk-to-Couscous Ratio 🥛
Use a 2:1 milk-to-couscous ratio and bring milk to a simmer before adding couscous for even hydration and creamy texture in just 5 minutes.
Toast Walnuts Separately 🌰
Dry-toast walnuts in a skillet for 3-4 minutes and add them at the end to maintain their crunch and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Make-Ahead Perfection 🔄
Prepare the couscous mixture the night before and store in the refrigerator, then reheat with a splash of milk and a pinch of cinnamon for an even creamier consistency.