Why I Love Couscous More Than Rice

Actually, I love my husband more than both couscous and rice (Happy Valentine's day, hubby!).  But, I was reminded this week of why couscous is so great.  I'll admit I haven't bought it in a while because I tend to get sticker shock every time I look at it on the grocery shelf.  However, I got a free package recently (I love stores that send out birthday coupons!)

I made this Real Simple recipe for a lunch I shared with my Bible study ladies this past week and it was a hit. 

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Couscous Salad with Grapes and Feta, served with homemade pita bread

Now on to why I love couscous more than rice.  

Side note: I am aware that couscous and rice are fundamentally different (pasta vs. grain), but they can be interchangeable in some recipes, probably more than I've experimented with.  I also know there are a lot of questions about which is healthier, rice or couscous.  Frankly, I don't split hairs about the nutritional value of most things I eat.

The real reason I love couscous more than rice is because couscous makes great leftovers!  Compared to rice, which gets sticky or hard upon reheating, couscous maintains its original yummy form day after day.  I especially love how versatile couscous is; it's delicious warm or cold!  The salad above is served cold, for example, so eating the left overs takes no prep time at all.