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.
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
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
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
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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The London Mum says
That sounds and looks like the most delicious meal. I'm going to have to try it out at home!
Gareth Torrance says
Oh man, reading this first thing in the morning was a really bad idea... Now I'm really hungry!
Super Busy Mum says
This looks absolutely delicious. I've not even had my dinner yet so it's making me especially hungry!
Rebecca Smith says
We love pork medallions at the best of times so this would definitely go down well in my household. The 'couscous' sounds very intriguing!
Rani says
This looks delicious! I’m gonna try and make a vegetarian alternative to this, fingers crossed it looks half as good as yours lol!
Jacqueline says
My mouth is watering looking at these pictures. Super easy, quick and nutritious! This recipe has all the points I look for when making a meal. I love flavour so this really appeals to me. I will try this couscous recipe. I never thought to make it using cauliflower! Thanks for posting this recipe :)
Patrick says
This pork dish looks amazing and maybe a novice cook like myself could make it without burning down the house.
Sarah Bailey says
All your meals always sound so delicious. I have to admit I do love a good pork meal as well so this is another one I am going to have to add to my to try list. Thank you.
five little doves says
Ahh I love how pretty this dish is! That cauliflower couscous looks amazing and not something I have ever tried before! We are big fans of pork and yet we tend to have in the same way, I am definitely going to try this!
Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says
Looks lovely Emily. I still haven't made Cauliflower Cous Cous..... MUST rectify that! x