Now that you know that couscous contains gluten, you might be wondering how you can turn couscous-based recipes into gluten free ones. Luckily there are several gluten free alternatives to couscous that you can use to create mouthwatering dishes. To help you find the ideal substitute for your recipe, we've rounded up a few of our favorites.
When putting together a dinner menu, finding appetizing sides is arguably one of the most crucial steps. Sides are an excellent way to complement a tasty meal and can turn a good meal into a great one. Because of its quick-cooking time, couscous is a "go-to" side for many dinner hosts. However, it's not ideal when cooking for individuals with a gluten allergy. If you're searching for a gluten free side that tastes similar to couscous, we recommend following this recipe for Easy Quinoa Pilaf.
Easy to make and overflowing with flavor, this quinoa dish is sure to be a hit. Our Bob's Red Mill Organic Quinoa Grain maintains the same quick-cooking nature as couscous and is packed full of protein, fiber and flavor. Plus, it's almost irresistible when mixed with various vegetables and spices.
The next time you're tasked with making a gluten free dish that's overflowing with a fluffy and chewy texture, we recommend substituting couscous for quinoa. Though quinoa is considered an ancient grain, like millet, it's a seed that is entirely gluten free. Fluffy in nature, quinoa shares a similar texture, size and shape to couscous and can be combined with nearly all of the same things. So, to create a quinoa-based dish that gluten free and non-gluten free guests will enjoy, try making this Roasted Asian Style Vegetables With Quinoa recipe.
A delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors, it's packed with plant-based protein from the quinoa and overflowing with nutrients from roasted veggies. The ideal warm meal to cozy up with on cold evenings, this recipe is one that the entire family will enjoy.
Though couscous is not a naturally gluten free food, it's a healthy part of any diet unless you have celiac disease or a gluten allergy. In fact, couscous's nutritional information is pretty impressive. To learn more about the health benefits of couscous visit our article: Is Couscous Healthy? Top Couscous Nutrition Facts. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish a day full of whole foods and happiness.
Know of another gluten free couscous alternative that we didn't mention? We'd love to hear about the gluten free ingredients you use to create mouthwatering recipes. Share your favorite couscous alternatives with us in the comments below.
