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Lemon Breakfast Parfaits

From: Better Homes and Gardens

For a smart start in the morning, dish up these healthful layered parfaits of fruit and couscous.

Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 55 mins
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Ingredients
3/4 cup fat-free milk
Dash salt
1/3 cup couscous
1/2 cup lemon low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-calorie dairy sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
3 cups assorted fruit, such as sliced strawberries, kiwifruit, nectarine, or star fruit; and/or blueberries or raspberries
Chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
Fresh mint (optional)

Directions
1. In a medium saucepan bring the milk and salt to boiling; stir in the couscous. Simmer, covered, for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork until fluffy. Cool.
2. In a small bowl combine the yogurt, sour cream, honey, and lemon peel; stir into the couscous. In another bowl combine desired fruit.
3. To serve, divide half of the fruit mixture among 6 parfait glasses. Spoon couscous mixture over fruit; top with remaining fruit. If desired, garnish with chopped crystallized ginger and mint. Makes 6 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare couscous mixture; cover and chill up to 4 hours. Prepare fruit; cover and chill up to 4 hours.
Exchanges
1 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Facts
Calories 127, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


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