Sunday, December 9, 2007

Cinnamon couscous Trifle




Serves 4
.5 from weekly 21 points allowance for this one

125ml orange juice 1 tbs caster sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 vanilla bean, split, seeds removed
100g couscous
4 large passion fruit, pulped
3 mandarins, peeled and chopped
2 x 200g low-fat vanilla yogurt (nestle diet brand)
Extra cinnamon for sprinkling


Method
In a small saucepan, heat orange juice, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until simmering. Add couscous, cover and set aside for 3 mins. Stir with a fork to separate the grains.
Divide the couscous into 4 portions. Using 200ml glasses, place a layer of passionfruit and mandarin in the base of each glass followed by couscous then a layer of yoghurt. Repeat the layers finishing with a layer of yoghurt.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and then serve immediately.

From Fresh Living Magazine.

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