Apple Cinnamon Couscous

This recipe was originally published in Diabetes Forecast Magazine

Servings 8; Serving size: 1/2 cupPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 18 minutes

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 Tbsp agave nectar *
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup couscous
1 small apple with peel, grated
1/4 cup roughly chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 Tbsp toasted chopped walnuts

*Agave is similar to honey, if you can’t find it you can use honey.

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring the milk, agave nectar, and cinnamon to a boil.
Add the couscous, cover, and turn off the heat.
Let the couscous rest and absorb the milk.
When the couscous has absorbed the milk,fluff it up with a fork or it will clump, add the grated apple, dried cherries, apple juice and walnuts.

Nutrition information
Calories: 145 ** Calories From Fat: 15 Total Fat: 1 1/2 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Trans Fat: 0 gCholesterol: 0 mgSodium: 30 mgTotal Carbohydrate: 28 g *** Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugars: 10 gProtein: 5 g

Information above is using agave nectar. If using honey- calories for 1 TBS honey 63.8, 17.3 g carbohydrates. Agave is 60 calories and 16 g carbohydrates