Vegetarian Vegetarian Dinner Vegetarian Pasta Vegetarian Couscous Easy Whole-Wheat Couscous 4.0 (1) 1 Review Feel free to double this recipe to suit your needs. To add more flavor, swap reduced-sodium broth in for the water. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 1 /2 cups Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ready in only 5 minutes, this couscous makes a quick side dish or meal base.Whole-wheat couscous is a source of gut-friendly fiber.You can double the recipe to serve larger gatherings or for batch cooking. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings See More ⅔ cup water ½ cup whole-wheat couscous Directions Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add couscous, stir and return to a simmer. Cover, remove from heat and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Tips To make ahead: Cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 170 Calories 1g Fat 37g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 170 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 1g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 1g 1% Sodium 2mg 0% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 1mg 0% Potassium 1mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.