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!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, milk, and salt to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

After 5 minutes, remove the lid from the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 5

Stir in the dried cherries, butter or coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 6

Divide the couscous mixture into serving bowls and top with toasted walnuts and fresh cherries, if desired.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy your Cherry Walnut Breakfast Couscous!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(733.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	789.8

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 41mg	0%
Sodium 957.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 68.5g
Protein 15.6g	0%

Vitamin D 59IU	0%
Calcium 260.8mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 615.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 54.9%