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Whole-Wheat Couscous With Cucumber and Almonds

Two bowls of quinoa and couscous salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and chopped nuts on a blue cloth. A wooden cutting board with diced cucumber, chopped nuts, and parsley is beside them. A small dish with more chopped nuts and a bottle of olive oil are also visible. MyFitnessPal Blog
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Active time: 25 minutes Total time: 25 minutes

Whole-grain (Read: high-fiber) foods keep you full longer — and one of the easiest whole-grain foods to prepare is whole-wheat couscous. Like a tiny pasta, whole-wheat couscous absorbs water quickly, and cooks in 5 minutes. The tender grains are perfect for chilled salads like this one, studded with crunchy almonds and bathed in lemony vinaigrette.

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