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Cauliflower Couscous – But Where’s the Rice?

Cauliflower rice might be all the rage – but we find that cauliflower better resembles couscous! The naturally crumbly nature of cauliflower florets lends itself perfectly to making a light, fluffy, grain-free bowl of couscous. If you’re looking for a vegetable that will make more of a rice-consistency – check out our post for our Parsnip Rice. Otherwise, stick around for our cauliflower couscous recipe and for tips on how to serve it!

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Serving your Cauliflower Couscous

Couscous is a traditional middle eastern side dish or base for a main meal. You’ll typically find couscous served underneath a rich stew or roasted meat, tossed into a light summer salad, or served alongside a grilled piece of protein. We like to serve our cauliflower couscous underneath fatty meats that are coated in sauce. The cauliflower will soak up the remaining sauce – ensuring no flavor is lost! If you’re looking for a few of our favorite pairings, try these recipes…

Moroccan Chicken Stew with Apricots

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry (Always Delicious pg. 122)

Chicken Stir Fry (Always Hungry? pg. 230)

Beef Stroganoff (Always Delicious pg. 158)

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lamb Shanks 

A Sweet Twist…

Looking for something a little out-of-the-ordinary? Try re-cooking pre-cooked cauliflower couscous in a bit of canned coconut milk to make somewhat of a “pudding” consistency. Then, top with berries, nuts, seeds, and/or nut butter for a fun “rice pudding” snack or dessert!

Do you have your own ideas? We’d love to hear! Drop them in the comments below or snap a pic of your recipe and share it in our Facebook Group – we always love to see what you’ve been cooking.

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Cauliflower Couscous

Chef Dawn Ludwig
Riced Cauliflower has been a popular grain substitute — however, true rice lovers might find the texture lacking. Recently, while tasting George Brown College culinary team recipes, we sampled a variation that really hit the mark. Samantha Jimenez and Tisha Riman used a more finely blended cauliflower, and the result was magic. Their Cauliflower Couscous has just the right texture to mimic the light fluffiness of couscous without all the processed carbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium (1 to 1½ pound) cauliflower, cut into large
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, or more to taste, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • First, place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until broken down to the texture of couscous.
  • Next, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then sdd the cauliflower, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cauliflower is just tender without being mushy.
  • Serve warm as a side dish or beneath Moroccan Chicken Stew with Apricots.¼

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving - about 1 1/4 cups)
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 47
Keyword Grain-Free, Vegetarian
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