Sweet Whole Wheat Couscous with Almonds and Dried Cherries

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 cups vanilla-flavored almond milk or vanilla-flavored soy milk

1⁄2 cup water

1⁄8 teaspoon salt

¾ cup whole-wheat couscous

1 to 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel

1⁄2 cup sliced or chopped almonds (for kids 4 and over)

1⁄2 cup dried tart cherries, chopped

Method:

1 Put milk, the water, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring just to boiling (watch carefully so it doesn’t boil over). Stir in the couscous and orange peel; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

2 Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the almonds and cherries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per ½ cup: 219 calories; 6g protein; 5g fat (0g saturated fat); 40g carbohydrate; 6g fiber; 120mg calcium; 1mg iron; 92mg sodium.

Sweet Whole Wheat Couscous with Almonds and Dried Cherries