If you’re not a fan of international cuisine chances are slim that you’ve had the pleasure of eating couscous. Although couscous is part of North African cuisine it is an ingredient found in many Middle Eastern, Spanish, European and African dishes.
When properly cooked couscous is a delicious and nutritious dish, packed with nutrients for weight loss and optimal health. Keep reading to find out what the calories in couscous can do for your waistline.
Major Nutrients Found In Couscous
When eaten in the proper portion sizes the calories in couscous are welcoming to any type of diet. With less than 100 calories per three ounces and less than 1% fat and saturated fat, you’re probably wondering why couscous hasn’t been in your diet already.
Although couscous doesn’t have much fiber, it has plenty of protein, calcium and potassium which are nutrients that keep your body functioning properly, which means burning calories. Since couscous has just a few carbs, this is a great dish to help you achieve the much sought after calorie deficit.
Storing/Selecting
Since most couscous bought in North America is sold dry and in boxes you should simply select a brand with which you are familiar. Dry couscous has already been steamed and dried so it is ready for instant cooking.
Store uncooked couscous in a cool dry place. Cooked couscous should be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to a week. Some say that couscous at room temperature or colder will keep for up to a year, but we recommend no more than a week just to be safe!
Eat It With:
Couscous is a grain so it works well with proteins like meat, or combined with vegetables for a hearty vegetarian meal. The calories in couscous are quite friendly so it’s a great way to enjoy a high calorie protein without exceeding your daily calorie count.
Burn Off Calories In Couscous
To burn off the calories in couscous, you would need to do:
- 8 minutes of swimming
- 32 minutes of general housework
- 26 minutes of body surfing
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