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.

425 calories per serving: 17 grams protein, 2 grams fat (0.

3 gram saturated fat), 89 grams carbohydrate; 130 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber.

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