Lemon Breakfast Parfaits

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


Lemon Breakfast Parfaits


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 3/4  cup  fat-free milkOn Sale
  •   Dash  saltOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  couscousOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  lemon low-fat yogurtOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  reduced-calorie dairy sour creamOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  honeyOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  finely shredded lemon peelOn Sale
  • 3  cups  assorted fruit, such as sliced strawberries, kiwifruit, nectarine, or star fruit; and/or blueberries or raspberriesOn Sale
  •     Chopped crystallized ginger (optional)On Sale
  •     Fresh mint (optional)On Sale

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 information
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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