Spiced Cauliflower Couscous Recipes

CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs. Drain, then rinse under cold water and toss with olive oil. Cook 3 cups cauliflower florets and 1 sliced shallot in olive oil, 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of cinnamon and 1/4 cup chopped dates; cook 2 more minutes. Add to the couscous along with a splash of red wine vinegar, some chopped parsley, and salt and pepper.

MICROWAVE SPICED CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS" WITH RAISINS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Spread the coconut out in an 8-inch square baking dish and microwave on high in 1-minute intervals, tossing in between, until the coconut is light golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the coconut to a small bowl and reserve. Wipe out the baking dish.
• Trim the cauliflower florets, cutting away as much stem as possible and discarding. In 2 batches, break up the florets into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles grains of couscous, until you have about 4 cups total. Put the cauliflower grains into the baking dish along with the ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well, making sure that the cauliflower is coated in the spices. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Peel back the plastic wrap, being careful not to burn yourself with the steam, and check if the cauliflower is crisp-tender. If not, stir, cover again and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Once the cauliflower couscous is cooked, fold in the raisins, the remaining tablespoon olive oil and half of the coconut. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with the cilantro and the remaining coconut. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

SPICED CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS"

Steps:

• Ahead of time: toast your hazelnuts and pine nuts and roast your chickpeas.
• Make your sauce by stirring together the coconut milk, turmeric, curry powder, a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
• Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it's "riced" (ie, the size of couscous). Careful not to overmix, you don't want to puree the cauliflower at all.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower "couscous" and a few good pinches of salt. Let it gently toast for a minute or so and stir. you should see a few of the bits turning golden brown. (Careful not to overcook you want the pieces tender and not mushy). Toss again and add the nuts and spices and chickpeas. Cook until the spices become fragrant (about 30 seconds more) and remove from heat.
• Toss cauliflower mix with half the sauce, (not too much so it stays fluffy), and top with fresh cilantro Taste and adjust seasonings and serve it with the rest of the sauce on the side.