Tagine-Infused Breakfast Couscous with Dried Fruit and Nuts

A warm and comforting breakfast couscous infused with tagine spices, dried fruit, and nuts. A delightful and flavorful way to start your day.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.71/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupCouscous(Instant or Pearl couscous works well)

£0.25

1cupWater or Almond Milk(Use water for a lighter taste, or almond milk for a creamier texture.)

£0.15

0.3cupDried Apricots(Chopped)

£0.40

0.3cupRaisins(Golden or regular raisins)

£0.20

0.3cupAlmonds(Slivered or chopped)

£0.75

0.3cupWalnuts(Chopped)

£0.60

2tablespoonsHoney or Maple Syrup(Adjust to taste)

£0.35

1teaspoonTagine Spice Blend(A mix of ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom)

£0.10

1teaspoonOrange Zest(Optional, for extra flavor)

£0.05

PinchSalt(To taste)

Total Cost

£2.85

£0.71 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a saucepan, bring the water or almond milk, tagine spice blend, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
2.
Stir in the couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender. Follow package instructions for exact cooking time.
3.
Remove from heat and fluff the couscous with a fork.
4.
Stir in the dried apricots, raisins, almonds, walnuts, honey or maple syrup, and orange zest (if using).
5.
Divide the couscous among bowls and serve warm.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

30 g

33% of RDA

Sodium

35 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Feel free to substitute other dried fruits and nuts based on your preference.

For a richer flavor, toast the nuts in a dry pan before adding them to the couscous.

A dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon can be added as a topping.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

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Tagine-Infused Breakfast Couscous with Dried Fruit and Nuts

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