How to Make Cauliflower ‘Couscous’

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As the weather warms up I tend to want to spend more time outdoors with the kids and less time indoors cooking. Don’t get me wrong. I still fully intend to prepare my more elaborate meals but there are just some days I want something quick and easy and this cauliflower couscous fits the bill.

It is very simple to make. It just requires processing the florets into couscous sized pieces and stir frying them with herbs and spices to your taste. Pressing that button on the food processor is irresistible to kids – they really enjoy helping making this one. To make cauliflower rice you just need to pulse this cauliflower a little bit less in to rice size.

How to Make Cauliflower Couscous @ Recipes From A PantryThis cauliflower ‘couscous’ is lighter on the carbs, vegan and gluten free and tastes pretty close to the real couscous. It took the final spoonful of this meal for OH to realise that this was not our regular couscous. The subtle flavour of cauliflower means this is a nice base for all those herbs and grilled vegetables that we will be having over the summer months. This is suitable for the 5:2 diet as one portion has 62 calories.

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How to Make Cauliflower 'Couscous'

This cauliflower 'couscous' is lighter on the carbs, vegan and gluten free and tastes pretty close to the real couscous
Cook Time5 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1 kg cauliflower - dry and cut into chunks
  • 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Herbs to your taste

Instructions

  • Add the cauliflower chunks into food processor and process until they become couscous sized.
  • You might need to do this in 2 or 3 batches.
  • Don't over process as you don't want the cauliflower to turn into a puree.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan and add the cauliflower.
  • Stir fry the cauliflower for a few mins until it cooks to your taste.
  • You might need to do this in 2 batches adding more oil to the frying pan between each batch.
  • I like when it starts to get slightly golden brown but still has a bit of crunch to it.
  • Be careful as the cauliflower can burn very quickly.
  • Take the couscous off the hob and stir in an herbs and toppings that you want and serve.
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Notes

You can grate the cauliflower if you don't want to use a food processor.

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31 Comments

  1. Wow what an ingenious idea – hats off to you Bintu:-) Will have to try this for myself and see if anyone notices:-)

  2. This is such a great idea. I was amazed when you said that your hubby couldn’t tell this wasn’t couscous. That’s impressive! Definitely interested in giving this one a go!

  3. 5 stars
    Love a quick dish. I’ve never had couscous before. I know I need to broaden my palate. Substituting cauliflower is genius though.

  4. Ha, how ironic Bintu as I just came across two boxes of couscous in the cupboard to day and realized I need to make something with them. What a fascinating idea to use cauliflower. While not my favorite I would absolutely give it a try and your recipe is soooo easy! I love to see what can be done to amp up the taste with herbs. Maybe even add a touch of light, sprinkled cheese i.e. parmesan. Yummy post! 🙂

  5. I’ve been seeing this a lot this season. Your recipe would be a good simple way to start – would try this soon. I love cauliflower:)

  6. I’ve heard of cauliflower rice and keep meaning to give it a try, but I think your couscous naming suits it much better. It does look very like couscous.

  7. Isn’t it amazing how much more cauliflower has to offer than just with cheese? I have to give this a go and Karens pizza base. GG

  8. One of my favourite 5:2 diet recipes and I make it myself often, along with cauliflower mash, cauliflower rice and my famous cauliflower pizza base! Such a great recipe Bintu and beautifully portrayed too! Karen

  9. Ooh this looks lovely. Been looking for some nice new recipes, going to try this one out this week!