Cherry Walnut Breakfast Couscous
Kickstart your morning with the delightful Cherry Walnut Breakfast Couscous, a quick and wholesome recipe that combines fluffy couscous with the natural sweetness of dried cherries, a hint of cinnamon, and a satisfying crunch from toasted walnuts. Perfect for busy mornings, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes and is easily customizable with your choice of dairy or plant-based milk, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a touch of indulgence. Packed with flavor and texture, it's a creative twist on traditional breakfast cereals, offering a nutritious and comforting way to fuel your day. Garnish with fresh cherries for a vibrant finishing touch and savor the balance of sweet, nutty, and hearty goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 cup dried cherries
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water, milk, and salt to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the liquid begins to boil, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
While the couscous rests, lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 5 minutes, remove the lid from the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
Stir in the dried cherries, butter or coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Divide the couscous mixture into serving bowls and top with toasted walnuts and fresh cherries, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Cherry Walnut Breakfast Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 958 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
