5 Delicious Sweet Couscous Recipes You Can Make in a Kettle
Couscous is a staple food in many North African countries and has become quite popular in other parts of the world as well. While it’s traditionally eaten as a savory dish with vegetables, meat, or fish, there are many ways to enjoy couscous in a sweet and delicious way. Here are five sweet couscous recipes that you can easily make in a kettle.
Cinnamon and Raisin Couscous Pudding
This recipe is easy to make and tastes heavenly. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
Boil the milk and sugar in the kettle, then add the raisins and cinnamon. Stir in the couscous and let it simmer for about five minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Cherry and Almond Couscous
This recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s best served cold, so you can make it in advance and store it in the fridge. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 cup of cherry juice
- 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup of dried cherries
Boil the cherry juice in the kettle, then add the couscous and stir. Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for about five minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the sliced almonds and dried cherries.
Lemon and Honey Couscous
If you’re looking for a light and refreshing dessert, this recipe is perfect. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
Boil the water in the kettle, then add the couscous and stir. Remove from heat and let it sit for about five minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the honey, chopped pistachios, and lemon zest.
Coconut and Mango Couscous
This tropical recipe is perfect for a summer day. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of diced mango
Boil the coconut milk and sugar in the kettle, then add the couscous and stir. Remove from heat and let it sit for about five minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the diced mango.
Chocolate and Orange Couscous
This decadent dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 1/2 cups of orange juice
- 1/4 cup of chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon of orange zest
Boil the orange juice in the kettle, then add the couscous and stir. Remove from heat and let it sit for about five minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the chopped dark chocolate and orange zest.
