BREAKFAST COUSCOUS WITH DRIED-FRUIT COMPOTE

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Breakfast Couscous with Dried-fruit compote image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Tea     Breakfast     Brunch     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Dried Fruit     Almond     Healthy     Cinnamon     Couscous     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For compote:
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit such as apricots, cherries, cranberries, and apples, chopped if large
1 tea bag of black tea such as orange pekoe or English breakfast
1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
For couscous:
1 cup couscous
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Accompaniments: chopped toasted almonds; warm milk for drizzling

Steps:

  • Make compote:
  • Simmer water, sugar, and fruit in a small saucepan over medium heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid just starts to become syrupy, about 8 minutes. Add tea bag and let steep off heat while making couscous.
  • Make couscous:
  • Cook couscous in butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in water, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cover tightly. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff.

Edwin Patrick
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Tek bahadur Sunar
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I'm not a huge fan of dried fruit, but I really enjoyed this dish. The compote was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


md bellal mia
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:star::star::star::star: This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I'll definitely be making it again.


A.R.S MARJAN Pathan
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This dish is perfect for meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and I've been enjoying it for breakfast all week.


manoor kadil
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some additional spices, like cinnamon or nutmeg, to give it more flavor.


Yamuna Pathak
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast. The couscous is a good source of fiber and the dried fruit provides essential vitamins and minerals.


Sizeka Msitho
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially loved the nutty flavor of the almonds.


Fakhar Baloch
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less dried fruit or adding some tart fruit, like cranberries, to balance out the sweetness.


Edlyn Cupido
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The dried fruit and spices really elevated the dish.


Zarryana Coleman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I had some leftover from dinner and I was able to whip up this breakfast dish in no time.


Fareha khan
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Tayab Raja
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The dried fruit compote was the star of the show. It was sweet, tangy, and added a lovely pop of color to the dish.


Marks Odreman
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I've never thought of using couscous for breakfast before, but this recipe changed my mind. It was easy to make and packed with flavor.


loulou the cat
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This breakfast couscous was a delightful surprise! The combination of dried fruit, nuts, and spices created a warm and flavorful dish that was perfect for a cozy morning.