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Couscous is tiny pasta made from semolina wheat, not a grain. It cooks in just 5 minutes by absorbing hot water. North African in origin, it's a fluffy, mild base for stews, tagines, and salads.
Couscous is a tiny pasta made from semolina (durum wheat). It's often mistaken for a grain due to its appearance and use, but it's made like pasta and contains gluten.
Yes, whole wheat couscous has about 3x the fiber (5g vs 1.4g per cup) and more nutrients than regular couscous. Israeli (pearl) couscous is larger but nutritionally similar to regular.
Store dry couscous in an airtight container indefinitely at room temperature. Cooked couscous keeps 3-5 days refrigerated. Fluff with a fork before refrigerating to prevent clumping.
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