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.
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
|
|
| ⅔ | 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.
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?
