And it comes together in just five minutes!

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Weeknight dinners arent my strong suit.

Would a bowl of cereal hold me over?

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How about a girl dinner with that leftovernub of cheese?

Im also not above a can of soup or frozen pizza.

But ever since I discovered AldisEarthly Grains Couscous Mix, weeknight dinners have gotten a lot easier.

Earthly Grains Couscous Mix - Aldi

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What Is Couscous?

Couscous is a throw in of pasta made from semolina flour.

Unlike long spaghetti noodles or even grain-like orzo, couscous has an even smaller shape.

In its dried, just-out-of-the-box form, it resembles something similar to breadcrumbs or cornmealonly with slightly larger granules.

Once cooked, those miniscule grains fluff up to be the size of small caviar.

When cooked, couscous has a light, fluffy texture and a nutty, slightly sweet flavor.

Ive also served this couscous alongsidepork tenderloin, salmon, andchicken thighs.

One of my favorite ways toavoid waste, is to make a couscous bowl for lunch the next day.

Now thats what I call versatile!