Couscous Pudding

Here's another way to use couscous that updates an old favorite:) Don't leave out the grated orange rind!

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  large egg
• 1  large  egg white
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 3⁄4 cups low-fat milk (regular works fine too)
• 1  teaspoon  orange rind, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup couscous, uncooked
• 3  tablespoons raisins
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts or 2  tablespoons  almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium sided bowl, beat together the egg, egg white, and 2 Tbs of the sugar.
2. In a medium sized saucepan, combine the milk, the remaining 2 Tbs sugar, orange rind, and salt and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
3. Slowly pour the warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened.
5. Add the couscous and cook, stirring constantly, 6 minutes more.
6. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 6 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
7. Stir in the raisins, nuts and vanilla.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.