Couscous Mix - Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil

Near East's Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous is made with 100% natural, certified Kosher ingredients, including precooked semolina, olive oil, onions, garlic and parsley. There are seven grams of protein and two grams of dietary fiber per serving. Near East couscous cooks in five minutes, making it a quick and creative alternative to pasta or rice. This delicate and flavorful dish is made from 100% semolina wheat couscous combined with savory roasted garlic, onion and olive oil. New East Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Cousous is Kosher Certified.

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Soaked overnight and then cooked without chemical additives, these organic, kosher chickpeas from Eden Foods add satisfying protein to recipes like tahini, salad, falafel, or curry. Every batch is packed in BPA-, BPS-, and phthalate-free cans.

Organic Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) by Eden Foods

Organic Garbanzo Beans 

Perfect in stews, sauces, meats, and salads, Lundberg Family Farms Brown Basmati Rice adds a hearty, nutty flavor to whatever you serve it with. Brown rice retains the grain's outer husk, giving you a fiber boost that is good for colon health and weight management. It also has a low glycemic index, so it won't spike blood sugar levels. 

Lundberg Organic California Brown Basmati Rice

Organic California Brown Basmati Rice

Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous Mix by Near East

Crafted in Italy using time-honored production methods and carefully selected varieties of rice, our brown rice pasta is as close to traditional as gluten free can be. The future of gluten free is delicious, wholesome and completely satisfying food.


Brown Rice Spaghetti by Jovial

Organic Brown Rice Spaghetti

Brown Rice Fusilli by Jovial

Organic Brown Rice Fusilli

Our sprouted brown rices’  rich, nutty flavor puts bland white rice to shame. Try it as a side on its own, or as a base for soups, salads, and stir-fries. 
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It’s official: Thrive Market is taking over your pantry in the best possible way. We now offer a variety of wholesome baking ingredients and nutritious grains. It’s the perfect collection for all dietary needs and healthy cravings. Make room in your cupboards and let’s get cooking!
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<b>ARE THERE HEALTH BENEFITS? </b>
The new Thrive Market flours and grains are all organic, non-GMO, kosher, vegan, and contain no added sugars, sweeteners, dyes, or color additives. 
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<b>WHAT IS SPROUTING? </b>
A regular grain is essentially a seed that you could put into the ground and it will become a plant. Sprouting allows these grain seeds to germinate, but then harvests them well before they bloom. In order for a shoot to grow, it digests starch from the seed, using it as energy to break through the outer shell. Therefore sprouted grains are lower in starch, and higher in nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
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<b>WHAT MAKES THRIVE MARKET PRODUCTS UNIQUE? </b>
The concept of sprouting is not a new one, but what is new is access and affordability. A lot of sprouted products are hard to find or too expensive to use regularly, until now. It’s the Thrive Market way: We offer high quality at a low, low price.
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<b>HOW DO I USE THEM?</b>
This collection of baking essentials, sides, and snacks are incredibly versatile. Many of the flours are great for baking breads and sweets, coating fish and or poultry, or thickening soups and gravies. For example, garbanzo bean flour is a good base for savory items, like gluten-free pizza crust or pasta, spelt flour makes perfect pancakes or waffles. And of course, brown rice and quinoa are mealtime favorites— either as a side, or mixed with meat or veggies for the main. Read the back of each package to find new uses and recipes on how to make them.


Organic Sprouted Brown Rice

Made from 100% certified organic Koroneiki olives, our extra-virgin olive oil is grown, harvested, and bottled on a single estate in western Crete. The quality of the olives is obvious when you taste the bright, fruity, peppery flavor profile. Dip fresh bread into it to get the full spectrum of flavors, or drizzle it over oven-roasted fish, pasta, or salads. This is extra-virgin olive oil like you’ve never tasted before.  


Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thrive Market is proud to make Super Raw, Unfiltered Honey that is USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO, and gathered from the wild fields of Brazil. Use it as a natural sweetener in teas, drizzle some in warm oatmeal, or add some sweetness to a salmon glaze. There’s so much you can do with it, and best of all, honey provides great health benefits.

Organic Raw Unstrained Honey

Whether you adhere to a gluten-free diet or simply want to add a boost of protein to your weekly pasta night, Banza’s rotini is a great choice because it swaps out traditional starches in favor of chickpea powder. The result is pasta that cooks, tastes, and looks just like the real thing but packs in twice the amount of protein and four times the amount of fiber per serving—with half the net carbs. Not only is it gluten-free but it’s also vegan and kosher, so everyone at the table can enjoy it. Use Banza Gluten-Free Rotini Chickpea Pasta in all your favorite recipes: Toss with a good marinara and roasted seasonal vegetables, or whip up a simple protein-rich pasta salad for your next potluck party.


Gluten-Free Rotini Chickpea Pasta by Banz

Rotini Chickpeas Pasta

Use a handful of Thrive Market’s Organic Capers on your next Mediterranean dish. Toss them in a seafood pasta, sprinkle on a poached sea bass, or top on a classic bagel and lox. Capers boast a unique flavor that can add some salty spunk to just about any meal, and they’re low cal (5 calories per serving to be exact) making it a win-win.


Organic Capers

Organic Non-Pareil Capers

Some things in life get better with age—like our balsamic vinegar! It’s made in Italy with non-GMO and pesticide-free grapes, and is stored in wooden barrels until the fruit reaches syrupy perfection. 

Organic Balsamic Vinegar

Here’s a small can with big potential! Our tomato paste is made from organic tomatoes that have been washed, hand-sorted, strained, and concentrated to bring you the best flavor. A pantry powerhouse, tomato paste adds deep flavor and richness to sauces, soups and stews, beans, and marinades.


Organic Tomato Paste

Take a trip to Italy without leaving your kitchen! We use the highest quality vine-ripened organic tomatoes and steam-peel and purée them in small batches for optimal texture and incredible taste. Use in your favorite recipes from sauces to stews, and more! 

Organic Crushed Tomatoes

For thousands of years, green split lentils have had a humble yet reliable place in our hearts—and in dishes as simple as soup to more exotic fare like Indian dal. Not only do they taste amazing, they’re also great at absorbing flavor from herbs and spices. Our organic green split lentils deliver protein and fiber—and cooking them is a breeze! 


Organic Dried Green Lentils

The story of our biodynamic penne begins in the Tavoliere delle Puglie region of Italy, where organic whole wheat is grown using a form of regenerative agriculture called biodynamic farming. Once harvested, the wheat is crafted into pasta using antique bronze plates, which give it a coarse texture that’s ideal for soaking up sauces and flavor. 

Organic Biodynamic Whole Wheat Penne

Craving Italian? Dig into our organic farfalle! Each batch is ethically sourced, harvested, and crafted in the Tavoliere delle Puglie region of Italy, using family traditions that have been passed down for generations. Meaning “butterflies” in Italian, farfalle’s winged shape goes well with rich and hearty sauces. There’s so much to amore!

Organic Farfalle

Enjoy warm sourdough bread on demand. The Essential Baking Co. uses a 12-hour fermentation process for a crisp, chewy, and golden crust. With shelf-stable packaging and no preservatives, this bread locks in freshness for months—no freezing required.

Take & Bake, Sourdough

A delightful medley, our Organic Greek Olive Mix consists of Kalamata and green olives that are cultivated in Greece without the use of pesticides. The olives are cured in a mixture of aromatic wild herbs, red wine vinegar, water, citric acid, and sea salt—then they’re packed fresh without any liquid. Pair them with cheese and charcuterie for a crowd-pleasing app.

Organic Greek Olive Mix

Our Avocado Oil is ethically sourced from Mexico, where ripe avocados are picked and expeller-pressed to create a delicious, emerald green cooking essential. Its high smoke point and neutral flavor makes it perfect for roasting, sautéing, and baking!
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Packaged in a glass bottle.

Avocado Oil

Take your tastebuds to the Mediterranean with our Organic Sesame Tahini! Incredibly creamy and versatile, it’s made from only one ingredient—lightly roasted, organic sesame seeds—and comes in a handy squeezable pouch. The ultimate spread for anyone looking for a savory alternative, it tastes great on its own, or in salad dressings, sweets, and sauces. Major perk: It’s gluten-free and vegan.

Organic Tahini

Small, white, and mild in flavor, organic navy beans from Eden Foods have been cooked without any added salt and come packaged in BPA-, BPS-, and phthalate-free cans.

Organic Navy Beans

Our Organic Red Wine Vinegar is made with grapes sustainably farmed on family-owned vineyards in Italy. We age our vinegar in oak barrels to bring out its deliciously tart, zesty flavor. Add this vegan, gluten-free, and preservative-free pantry staple to vinaigrettes or marinades for the perfect amount of acidity.


Organic Red Wine Vinegar

Enjoy the numerous health benefits of this member favorite eating plan with our Mediterannean diet shopping list.

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Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous Mix by Near East - Thrive Market

<p>Near East makes authentic grain dishes that are easy to make at home and taste great. Check out their rice and couscous mixes today!</p>
<h2>The History of Near East</h2>
<p>Near East began with a family-owned grocery store in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1963. Armenian immigrants George and Hannah Kalajian, began serving home-cooked meals at their store counter, including Hannah’s Armenian-style rice pilaf. The dish was a huge hit, and Hannah began packaging it by hand for sale in the store. As word of the great tasting rice pilaf spread, the Kalajians began selling it to other distributors and moved production from their kitchen to a real production facility.</p><br>   

<p>Today, the company can be found in supermarkets everywhere and online retailers, including Thrive Market. They sell 25 different flavors and grain blends.</p>
<h2>Near East Company Mission</h2>
<p>Near East use the very best ingredients in all of their products. They continue to have the same spirit and attention to detail that made the original rice pilaf blend a success at their grocery store luncheonette almost 60 years ago. That means that every box of Near East has real spices. There is never any MSG in their food, and most items are Kosher.</p><br>

<p>In addition to being great tasting, Near East’s food is produced with high ethical standards. They are proud to work with Fair Trade USA to ensure that the farmers who grow their products are treated well and paid fairly.</p> 
<h2>Benefits of Near East</h2>
<p>When you open up a box from Near East, you know that you’re getting only the best. Their mixes are:</p><br><ul> 
<li>Made with simple, natural herbs and spices</li>
<li>Fair Trade sourced</li> 
<li>Ready to eat in as few as five minutes</li></ul>
<h2>Top Near East Products</h2>
<p>Your search for an easy, flavorful meal is over.</p>
<h3>Near East Couscous Mix, Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil</h3>
<p>A couscous mix that’s easy to make and good for you. What’s not to love? <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/near-east-couscous-mix-roasted-garlic-and-olive-oil"target="_blank">Near East’s blend</a> is flavored with organic ingredients like garlic, olive oil, onions, parsley, and precooked semolina. From the box to your plate, it’s five minutes to make. Each box has two grams of dietary fiber and seven grams of protein.</p> 
<h3>Near East Rice Pilaf Mix</h3>
<p>The recipe that started it all. <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/near-east-rice-pilaf-mix-original"target="_blank">The Original Rice Pilaf</a> blend still holds true to Hannah Kalajian’s first recipe. It’s made with parboiled long grain rice, toasted orzo, and a mix of herbs and spices that includes garlic and turmeric. Each box is made with only 100% natural ingredients and is Certified Kosher.</p>
<h3>Near East Couscous Mix, Toasted Pine Nut</h3>
<p>Made with the same <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/near-east-couscous-mix-toasted-pine-nut"target="_blank">tasty wheat couscous</a> as the Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil blend, but with toasted pine nut, leeks, and several additional spices in the mix. You’re just five minutes away from a great tasting meal!</p>
<h2>Facts and Ideas on Healthy Grains</h2>
<p>Discover how Near East’s grain blends can help to power your body.</p>
<h3>What Exactly are Carbohydrates?</h3>
<p>Grain meals like the ones that Near East puts together are great sources of healthy carbohydrates. <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/what-are-carbohydrates"target="_blank">Read on</a> to discover what benefits that means for your body.</p>
<h3>Basic Information on Quinoa</h3>
<p>Near East uses only Fair Trade sourced quinoa in their blends. <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/what-is-quinoa"target="_blank">Learn the story of this “ancient grain”</a> and check out some healthy recipes that utilize it.</p> 
<h3>Differences Between Rice and Quinoa</h3>
<p>How is quinoa different from a typical bowl of rice? Is it healthier? <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/quinoa-vs-white-rice"target="_blank">Get the answers you’re looking for</a>!</p>

Near East makes authentic grain dishes that are easy to make at home and taste great. Check out their rice and couscous mixes today!
The History of Near East
Near East began with a family-owned grocery store in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1963. Armenian immigrants George and Hannah Kalajian, began serving home-cooked meals at their store counter, including Hannah’s Armenian-style rice pilaf. The dish was a huge hit, and Hannah began packaging it by hand for sale in the store. As word of the great tasting rice pilaf spread, the Kalajians began selling it to other distributors and moved production from their kitchen to a real production facility.   

Today, the company can be found in supermarkets everywhere and online retailers, including Thrive Market. They sell 25 different flavors and grain blends.
Near East Company Mission
Near East use the very best ingredients in all of their products. They continue to have the same spirit and attention to detail that made the original rice pilaf blend a success at their grocery store luncheonette almost 60 years ago. That means that every box of Near East has real spices. There is never any MSG in their food, and most items are Kosher.

In addition to being great tasting, Near East’s food is produced with high ethical standards. They are proud to work with Fair Trade USA to ensure that the farmers who grow their products are treated well and paid fairly. 
Benefits of Near East
When you open up a box from Near East, you know that you’re getting only the best. Their mixes are: 
Made with simple, natural herbs and spices
Fair Trade sourced 
Ready to eat in as few as five minutes
Top Near East Products
Your search for an easy, flavorful meal is over.
Near East Couscous Mix, Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil
A couscous mix that’s easy to make and good for you. What’s not to love? Near East’s blend is flavored with organic ingredients like garlic, olive oil, onions, parsley, and precooked semolina. From the box to your plate, it’s five minutes to make. Each box has two grams of dietary fiber and seven grams of protein. 
Near East Rice Pilaf Mix
The recipe that started it all. The Original Rice Pilaf blend still holds true to Hannah Kalajian’s first recipe. It’s made with parboiled long grain rice, toasted orzo, and a mix of herbs and spices that includes garlic and turmeric. Each box is made with only 100% natural ingredients and is Certified Kosher.
Near East Couscous Mix, Toasted Pine Nut
Made with the same tasty wheat couscous as the Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil blend, but with toasted pine nut, leeks, and several additional spices in the mix. You’re just five minutes away from a great tasting meal!
Facts and Ideas on Healthy Grains
Discover how Near East’s grain blends can help to power your body.
What Exactly are Carbohydrates?
Grain meals like the ones that Near East puts together are great sources of healthy carbohydrates. Read on to discover what benefits that means for your body.
Basic Information on Quinoa
Near East uses only Fair Trade sourced quinoa in their blends. Learn the story of this “ancient grain” and check out some healthy recipes that utilize it. 
Differences Between Rice and Quinoa
How is quinoa different from a typical bowl of rice? Is it healthier? Get the answers you’re looking for!

Buy Near East Couscous Mix - Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil online at Thrive Market. Save time and money and get the best healthy groceries delivered. Free shipping on most orders!