Mixed Berry Couscous

Light and fruity dessert with couscous and fresh berries

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Difficulty
easy
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
6

Ingredients

  • 1 cupInstant couscous
  • 1 wholeCinnamon stick
  • 2 cupsApple cranberry juice
  • 2 tspOrange zest
  • 250 gFresh raspberries
  • 250 gFresh blueberries
  • 250 gFresh strawberries(halved)
  • 200 gGreek plain yoghurt
  • 2 tbspGolden syrup
  • 1 to garnishFresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the couscous in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour the apple and cranberry juice into a saucepan and add cinnamon stick.

  3. 3

    Cover, bring to the boil, then remove from heat and pour over couscous.

  4. 4

    Cover the couscous with plastic wrap and leave for 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

  5. 5

    Remove cinnamon stick from the bowl.

  6. 6

    Separate the grains of the couscous with a fork then gently fold in the orange zest and most of the berries.

  7. 7

    Spoon the couscous into serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining berries.

  8. 8

    Serve with yoghurt and drizzle with golden syrup and garnish with mint leaves.