Cauliflower curry couscous is a great side dish, without actual couscous in it. This recipe is all cauliflower and perfect for low carb diet seekers. This white veggie replace couscous, bulgur, rice to perfection without being packed with carbohydrates, it represents 1/10 of white rice carb amount. I’m on this journey to lower my carb intake, I’ve been researching the internet for some nice recipes and tricks to help out. The internet is filled rice, bread, pasta,etc. alternatives and that cauliflower couscous was one of them. I was a bit sceptic at first, but I was more than pleasantly surprised at my first bite. So… if you are looking to cut down on carbs, this is a great way to do so.
Let’s make this healthy, low carb side dish!
Indian flavored Cauliflower Couscous
Makes about 4 to 6 portions
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower
- 1 tbsp of curry powder
- 1 tsp of garam masala powder *optional for extra spice
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 3 tbsp of butter
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Cut the cauliflower into big florets
- Add to a blender and blend until it becomes a couscous texture
- In a big pan, bring to medium-high heat, add the butter
- Add the cauliflower couscous in the pan with the spices, salt and pepper
- Mix, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly colored
- Top with some scallions and serve
Enjoy!
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