How is couscous made?

Couscous is made from tiny granules of semolina wheat, which are steamed and then fluffed with a fork.

Can I add vegetables to this dish?

Absolutely! You can mix in your favorite vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.

Yes, Garlic Lemon Couscous holds well in the fridge and is great for meal prep.

Grains

A light and zesty side dish made with couscous, infused with garlic and lemon, perfect for complementing any meal.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1/2 cup

120 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	25 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 75% · Fat 13%

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

1/2 cup (100 g, 120 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup takes about 29 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Garlic Lemon 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
Garlic Lemon Couscous	120	4 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 14, 2026.

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How is couscous made?: Couscous is made from tiny granules of semolina wheat, which are steamed and then fluffed with a fork.
Can I add vegetables to this dish?: Absolutely! You can mix in your favorite vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
Is it suitable for meal prep?: Yes, Garlic Lemon Couscous holds well in the fridge and is great for meal prep.

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