Couscous Pudding
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 ⓘ
Instructions
- In a medium sided bowl, beat together the egg, egg white, and 2 Tbs of the sugar.
- 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.
- Slowly pour the warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the couscous and cook, stirring constantly, 6 minutes more.
- Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 6 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
- Stir in the raisins, nuts and vanilla.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
537
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).