Cherry Couscous Pudding Recipes

CHERRY COUSCOUS PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup each skim milk and almond milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and a pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup whole-wheat couscous, 1/2 cup dried cherries and 1 cinnamon stick; cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork, remove the cinnamon stick and divide among bowls. Top with toasted sliced almonds and honey, if desired.
• Serves: 4 (does not include the optional garnish); Calories: 263; Total Fat 1 grams; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 8 grams; Total carbohydrates: 58 grams; Sugar: 28 grams Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 1 milligrams; Sodium: 136 milligrams

CHERRY WALNUT COUSCOUS PUDDING MIX

Steps:

• 1. AT HOME: In an airtight plastic bag, combine all ingredients except water, Seal bag.
• 2. AT CAMP : In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• 3. Stir in pudding mix, cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir with a fork.
• 4. Serve: Makes about 1⅔ cups dry mix and 2 cups cooked pudding, for 2 servings.

CHERRY COUSCOUS PUDDING, DIABETIC

Steps:

• Bring the skim milk and almond milk, splenda/ sugar, almond extract and salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the whole-wheat couscous, dried cherries and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook 2 minutes on low.
• Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 8 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork, remove the cinnamon stick and divide among bowls. Top with toasted sliced almonds and honey, if desired.

COUSCOUS PUDDING

Steps:

• In a medium sided bowl, beat together the egg, egg white, and 2 Tbs of the sugar.
• In a medium sized saucepan, combine the milk, the remaining 2 Tbs sugar, orange rind, and salt and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
• Slowly pour the warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened.
• Add the couscous and cook, stirring constantly, 6 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 6 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
• Stir in the raisins, nuts and vanilla.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

COCONUT COUSCOUS PUDDING

Steps:

• Place couscous and coconut in bowl.
• Pour over 1 1/2 cups boiling water, stir well.
• Cover and stand five minutes.
• In a pot place cornflour, spices,milk and syrup.
• Whisk to combine and cook over moderate heat.
• Stir constantly till mixture thickens.
• Add couscous, mix well.
• Spoon into serving dishes, cool 30 minutes till set.
• Serve with yoghurt.