Is Couscous healthy?

Mechanikitty

Couscous hasn't killed me yet but you never know.

fuzzieme

I LOVE COUS COUS!!

It's so cheap. Yeah the calories are big, but bulk it out with loads of veg. And corn! Or Chickpeas!

Quinoa, I haven't tried, because it's expensive (here). If I was rich I'd get it aaaaaall the time

redladywitch

Of course it's healthy. I mix it with kale, other yummy veggies and meat. Then I use it to stuff peppers. Sometimes I eat it plain.


Grains are awesome!

sympha01

I think the whole wheat stuff is actually quite tasty. I make a dessert with it and almond milk, dried cherries, and almonds.

FitCanuckChick

I LOVE COUS COUS!!

It's so cheap. Yeah the calories are big, but bulk it out with loads of veg. And corn! Or Chickpeas!

Quinoa, I haven't tried, because it's expensive (here). If I was rich I'd get it aaaaaall the time

Is a 1/4 cup (one serving) dry whole wheat couscous not 150 -160 cals (is that considered high cal)? I just prepare it with organic veggie broth and a bit of seasoning salt. I think it is right in line with quinoia for cals - actually I think quinoia is slightly higher in cals for a single serving.

YuJen

I personally love whole wheat couscous. I buy mine from Trader Joe's and use ginger miso broth. I eat about a fist size serving. I love it and think it makes me feel fuller longer than quinoa. I was eating quinoa regularly as a rice substitute, but mine comes out a little too gritty (not from undercooking).

If you want to try other substitutions, there is some really great brown rice and quinoa pasta at Trader Joe's.

ils_1231

have you ever tried buckwheat/kasha?

it takes like you are eating carbs but its actually a berry? grain? something like that. anyways, its delicious. jusssst saying.

couscous is basically middle eastern pasta.