Cauliflower and Couscous Pilaf
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In this recipe, we use whole wheat couscous instead of rice, we add orange juice and currant, so the pilaf is sweet too.
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* not incl. in nutrient facts
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil, extra-virgin |
|
| 4 | cups | cauliflower florets | finely chopped, 1 medium |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | |
| 3/4 | cup | chicken broth, low salt | or vegetable broth |
| 1 | teaspoon | orange zest | freshly grated |
| 1/4 | cup | orange juice | |
| 1/4 | cup | currants | |
| 2/3 | cup | couscous | prefer whole wheat |
| 1/2 | cup | scallions, spring or green onions | green parts, sliced |
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add cauliflower and salt; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add chicken broth, orange zest, juice and currants; bring to a boil over high heat.
Stir in whole wheat couscous and scallion greens.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
First published: 2009-09-09 last updated: 2013-04-21
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 142g (5.0 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 12118% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 229mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars g
Protein
9g
Vitamin A 2%
•
Vitamin C 75%
Calcium 3%
•
Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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