Couscous
Serving: 1 plate with vegetables (~350 g)
Couscous is steamed semolina, traditionally served under a stew of vegetables and chickpeas. A Friday-table classic in many Israeli homes, it is carb-forward but can be balanced with the vegetables and protein on top.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- Plain steamed couscous is light; the stew, oil and any meat are what set the total.
- Whole-wheat couscous adds fiber for a similar calorie count.
- The chickpeas and vegetables add protein and fiber to the plate.
Logging tip
The stew and toppings drive the count — snap the full plate so Nishnush reads them with the grain.
Common questions
How many calories are in couscous? +
A plate with vegetable stew (~350 g) is about 380 calories — roughly 66 g carbs, 11 g protein and 7 g fat. Adding meat raises it.
Is couscous healthy? +
It can be — it is a balanced plate when paired with plenty of vegetables. Watch the portion of semolina and the oil in the stew.
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