Vegan Breakfast Couscous With Fresh Fruit

Cookgirl's Note:

From the fabulous cookbook La Dolce Vegan. Feel free to substitute your favorite fresh fruit in season: peaches, apples, berries, even dried fruit, etc. Couscous is ideal for breakfast as it is not only nutritious but cooks very quickly. Living the Dolce Vegan!

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ¾ cup soymilk (Read *NOTE) or ¾ cup rice milk (Read *NOTE)
• ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice or ¼ cup unsweetened cranberry juice or ¼ cup unsweetened white grape juice or ¼ cup unsweetened orange juice
• ½ cup whole wheat couscous
• ½ banana , peeled and sliced
• cinnamon or cardamom
• salt , to taste (optional)

Directions:

1. *NOTE: Regular cow's milk can be substituted for the soy milk.
2. In a small pot on high heat, bring the milk substitute and juice of choice just to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and stir in the couscous with a fork. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Turn off heat, leave pan on element, and allow to stand a few minutes.
5. If desired, season with salt. Serve with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon or other favorite spice.
6. Yield: 1 medium or 2 small servings.