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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.

25 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 5 minutes

121 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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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.

Reviews

I used vegetable broth, frozen concentrated orange juice, I didn't have currants, so I used some dried prunes, but it was still tasty, it is a great side-dish.
2 months ago by happyzhangbo

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 142g

Amount per Serving

Calories 121 18% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 229mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	12%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 5.0g	9%