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Sunny Breakfast Couscous Cereal Recipe

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From The New McDougall Cookbook (Dutton/Plume), for About.com

Loaded with orange and apple juices, this healthy couscous breakfast is made in a matter of minutes in the microwave. The almonds are optional, but delicious.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped blanched almonds

Preparation:

Combine water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, honey, apple juice concentrate, and almonds in a 1-quart microwaveable casserole dish. Cover. Microwave on high until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 1 minute more.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: The New McDougall Cookbook by Mary McDougall and John A. McDougall, MD (Dutton/Plume)
Reprinted with permission.

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