Cauliflower couscous with pomegranate

Don't you love it when a meal is quick to prepare, tastes fantastic and looks great too? This easy cauliflower couscous with pomegranate with add texture, flavour and colour to a host of meals.

This fun take on couscous is made with blitzed cauliflower, flavoured with warming cumin and coriander and lifted with fresh pomegranate, chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime.

It's naturally high in nutrients yet low in calories and carbohydrates but it doesn't compromise on flavour at all. I could honestly eat a big bowl of this wonderful side all on its own and be very happy.

This dish definitely has Moroccan vibes, so it would be wonderful served with a warming tagine or this lamb flatbread wrap.

Here's how to make it.

Instructions

Divide the cauliflower into florets.

Put all of the cauliflower into the bowl of your food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Take care not to puree it - you may need to work in batches if your food processor bowl is small.

Put the cauliflower into a very large bowl and microwave for 10 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. It should appear to shrink as excess moisture is released. Fork through to break up any lumps.

Lightly crush the cumin and coriander seeds with a pestle and mortar or in a spice grinder.

Put the oil in a frying pan and get it nice and hot. 

Add the cumin and coriander seeds.

Fry for 30-60 seconds until the aromas are released. 

Tip the cauliflower into the pan and stir through. 

Taste and season further, if required.

Transfer to a dish and garnish with the pomegranate seeds, chopped coriander and a squeeze of lime.

Serve with extra lime wedges for your guests to enjoy!

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Cauliflower Couscous with Pomegranate Recipe

Don't you love it when a meal is quick to prepare, tastes fantastic and looks great too? This easy cauliflower couscous with pomegranate with add texture, flavour and colour to a host of meals.

Prep Time40 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Lunch and quick cook meals, Side Dish

Cuisine: British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower or 2 small
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp coriander seeds
• pinch salt and black pepper
• 150 g (¾ cup) pomegranate seeds
• 10 g (¼ cup) fresh coriander (cilantro) finely chopped
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Equipment

• Weighing scales
• Measuring spoons
• Food processor
• Large mixing bowl
• Nonstick frying pan
• Kitchen knife
• Chopping board

Instructions

• Divide the cauliflower into florets and place into the bowl of your food processor.
• Pulse until finely chopped. Take care not to puree it - you may need to work in batches if your food processor bowl is small.
• Put the cauliflower into a very large bowl and microwave for 10 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. It should appear to shrink as excess moisture is released. Fork through to break up any lumps.
• Lightly crush the cumin and coriander seeds with a pestle and mortar or in a spice grinder.
• Put the oil in a frying pan and get it nice and hot.
• Add the cumin and coriander seeds. Fry for 30-60 seconds until the aromas are released.
• Tip the cauliflower into the pan and stir through.
• Taste and season further, if required.
• Transfer to a dish and garnish with the pomegranate seeds, chopped coriander and a squeeze of lime.
• Serve with extra lime wedges for your guests to enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.

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