Cherry Walnut Couscous Pudding Mix 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 COUSCOUS PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat milk, sugar and cherries in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to simmer, remove from heat, cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Add pulp from vanilla bean to milk and whisk to combine. Pour mixture over couscous in bowl and add yogurt. Stir to combine. Divide evenly among 4 custard cups, sprinkle with cinnamon and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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-WALNUT BREAKFAST COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except water.
• In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Stir in couscous mix, cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Stir with a fork. Serve plain, or with milk.

DRIED CHERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and stir with a fork until all grains are fluffy.
• Let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, and cucumber.
• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and mustard, mix well.
• Pour over couscous mixture and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Garnish with toasted almonds.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, combine chicken broth, water, dried cherries, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook over high heat until boiling.
• Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and serve immediately.