How do I prepare couscous?

Simply add boiling water and let it stand for about 5 minutes.

Can I use different herbs?

Absolutely, use any herbs you prefer for flavor.

No, couscous is made from wheat, so it contains gluten.

Grains

Fluffy couscous seasoned with a blend of herbs, perfect as a side dish.

Pro 100 g

110 kcal

1 cup

220 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
3 g / 100g	24 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 82% · Fat 8%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 220 kcal) is 11% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 54 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Herbed Couscous is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Herbed Couscous	110	3 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

7/10

A healthy grain choice that’s low in calories.

How do I prepare couscous?: Simply add boiling water and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
Can I use different herbs?: Absolutely, use any herbs you prefer for flavor.
Is couscous gluten-free?: No, couscous is made from wheat, so it contains gluten.

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