Breakfast Couscous

11/2 cups water

Pinch of salt

1 cup uncooked couscous, preferably whole grain

1 cup fresh fruit, cut into bite-sized pieces, if needed (bananas, apples, berries, etc.)

¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

¼ cup dried fruit (raisins, dates, coconut, etc.)

Drizzle of maple syrup to taste

Put the water, salt and couscous in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, and serve.

Serves four.

"Food Matters" by Mark Bittman (2008 Simon & Schuster)