#280 couscous

couscous- a spicy dish, originating from North Africa, consisting of steamed semolina served with a meat stew

C17 via French from Arabic kouskour, from kaskasa to pound until fine

Serve over whole grain couscous, brown rice or quinoa (super-high protein and low in calories.)

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