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Lemon Breakfast Parfaits

I serve these lovely, layered parfaits as a refreshing start to a busy day. You can make the couscous mixture ahead, then cover and chill until you’re ready to eat.

—JANELLE LEE APPLETON, WI

PREP: 25 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

3/4 cup fat-free milk

Dash salt

1/3 cup uncooked couscous

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/2 cup lemon yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 cup sliced peeled kiwifruit

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup fresh raspberries

Chopped crystallized ginger and minced fresh mint

1. In a small saucepan, bring milk and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until milk is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool.

2. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, honey and lemon peel. Stir in couscous.

3. Combine the kiwi, blueberries and raspberries; spoon 1/4 cup into each of six parfait glasses. Layer with couscous mixture and remaining fruit. Garnish with ginger and mint.

PER SERVING 146 cal., 2 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 8 mg chol., 64 mg sodium, 27 g carb., 3 g fiber, 5 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.