GO EAT ... COUSCOUS.EATEN IN moderation, couscous cous·cous n. 1. A pasta of North African origin made of crushed and steamed semolina. 2. A North African dish consisting of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew. is a great, low fat way to fill up. It has little fat and no cholesterol, and is rich in Vitamin A vitamin A also called retinol Fat-soluble alcohol, most abundant in fatty fish and especially in fish-liver oils. It is not found in plants, but many vegetables and fruits contain beta-carotene (see , as well as a source of potassium. However, don't eat too much if you are trying to lose weight. It contains 112 calories per 100g and can make you put on weight when eaten in large potions. Whole grain couscous is also available for people wishing to add more to their diets. It is a versatile food that can be served with vegetables like mushrooms and peppers, meat, or soya. It is often served as an accompaniment to stew. The couscous granules are made from semolina (coarsely ground durum wheat durum wheat: see wheat. ). The semolina is sprinkled with water and rolled with the hands to form small pellets, sprinkled with dry flour to keep them separate, and then sieved. |
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