Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp couscous
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ medium apple, peeled, cored and grated
- 3 dried dates, seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup (190mL) milk
Step by step
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Instructions
Place couscous, sugar, apple, dates and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to the boil; simmer for 10 minutes or until couscous is tender.
TIP: Delicious served with natural yoghurt or Vanilla Custard (see recipe)
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