
Tiny grains of whole-wheat couscous have a knack for absorbing flavors. Couscous is done in a snap—it takes just 5 minutes standing in boiled water, and voilà! Make it a pantry staple at your house and you’ll have an instant base for an easy dinner.
A 1/2-cup serving of cooked whole-wheat couscous has 70 calories, 0 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber.