Dessert Couscous
2/3 cup couscous
1 cup water
1 T honey
1/4 t cinnamon
6 dates diced
1/2 cup pistachio nuts
Bring the water to a boil, add honey, and couscous and cook until water is absorbed and couscous is tender.
Add diced dates, tangerines, pistachios and cinnamon. Stir.
Serve at room temperature. Serves 2 as breakfast, dessert or a side dish.
Couscous is a staple food in Northern Africa. It’s made from crushed wheat semolina. It’s as easy to cook as rice, faster and can be used in place of rice or pasta in many recipes.