Where to buy couscous - which brand, best price ?

[Anonymous]

I want to step out of the box of our habitual eating and replace rice/bread with couscous and quinoa atleast for a meal or two per week.I feel its a great way to get more veggies in kids and healthy eating.

I was able to find quinoa at costco but have no luck finding couscous at a decent price.
I looked at amazon but there are so many varities/brands that I don't know whcih one to choose.

Please reccomend the ones you use and like.
I would also love to try your favorite recipes with couscous/quinoa - Please share.
TIA

[Anonymous]

Harris Teeter has couscous in the rice aisle. Other grocery stores probably carry it too.
I cook it according to the directions on the package and add in finely chopped tomatoes, scallions, parsley and cucumber.
We serve it with stews. A favorite recipe is Rachael Ray's Moroccan-style chicken tagine, recipe available on the Food Network website.

[Anonymous]

Couscous is just another form of wheat, though. You might want to try millet, instead.

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-perfect-millet-every-time-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185974

[Anonymous]

Where do you usually shop? I've seen these at both Safeway and Giant.

http://www.riceselect.com/couscous-orzo.aspx

[Anonymous]

Couscous is really just pasta - it's not a grain. I don't think it's particularly healthier than any other white pasta. You can get whole wheat couscous although I don't like it quite as much. Quinoa is another story - that is a whole grain.

We have had good luck with both at Trader Joe's. Neither is particularly expensive anyway since they are pretty basic products.

[Anonymous]

Whole Foods bulk bins is where you'll do the best. If you're going for health, think about wheatberries, lentils, and barley in addition to the quinoa.

[Anonymous]

War category does farro fall into?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:War category does farro fall into?

Closer to wheatberries.

http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-deal-12-14387

I like it cooked, then served cold with milk and sweetener, like a breakfast cereal.

[Anonymous]

You can find couscous at Trader's joe and Whole Foods. I also recommend you to Try Freekeh, it is a great alternative.