With 193 calories per serving, this is a healthy and low-calorie way to get some whole grains into your breakfast. This low-calorie vegetarian couscous recipe is also fat-free when made with fat-free milk. To make it vegan, use soy milk and agave nectar instead of the honey.. Recipe courtesy the Wheat Foods Council.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups hot milk or soy milk
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup raisins, soaked in water and drained
- honey, to taste (or use agave nectar)
Preparation:
Add couscous to hot milk and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in raisins and honey or agave nectar to taste.
Servings: 8
Calories/Serving: 193
Nutrition: One serving prepared with fat free milk and 1 tablespoon honey provides approximately: 193 calories, 6 g protein, 44 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 0 g fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 4 mcg folate, 1 g iron, 34 mg sodium.
