Couscous is a type of pasta made from a dry mixture of semolina and water. It is a traditional North African dish of small steamed granules of rolled semolina that is often served with a stew spooned on top. Despite popular belief that couscous is a type of whole grain, it is actually a pasta made of semolina. Couscous is a source of fiber and a number of vitamins and minerals, including immune-supportive selenium. There are different types of couscous, including Israeli couscous, Lebanese couscous, and whole wheat couscous. To cook Israeli couscous, you can toast it before adding water to amp up the flavor. Lebanese couscous is the largest couscous variety and takes the longest time to cook. Whole wheat couscous is made from the whole grain and is a healthier alternative to white rice.