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Cauliflower and Couscous Pilaf

 
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Cauliflower and Couscous Pilaf Cauliflower and Couscous Pilaf

In this recipe, we use whole wheat couscous instead of rice, we add orange juice and currant, so the pilaf is sweet too.

Yield

6

servings

Prep

15

min

Cook

5

min

Ready

25

min

Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
4 cups cauliflower florets
finely chopped, 1 medium
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chicken broth, low salt
or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon orange zest
freshly grated
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup currants
cup couscous
prefer whole wheat
½ 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.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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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 How is this calculated?

 

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