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Low Fat Couscous Porridge Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups skim or low-fat milk
1/3 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cups couscous, preferably whole-wheat
Method
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, dates, honey and vanilla; heat until almost boiling.
Stir in couscous and remove the pan from the heat.
Cover and let stand until the couscous has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
Stir until creamy.
Divide between 2 bowls and serve.
Makes about 2 cups, for 2 servings.
Calories per serving: 17 grams protein, 2 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat, 89 grams carbohydrate; 130 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber
