Recipe

Cauliflower With Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 10 months ago Pilaf is usually made with rice plus nuts, fruit, vegetables or even meat. In this version we use couscous instead of rice, so it’s nearly instant, and add a sweet accent of orange and currants. Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:6	Mystic_rive
	low calorie high fiber low sodium low cholesterol low sat fat heart healthy healthy weight

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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings, generous 3/4 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 cups finely chopped cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head)

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup currants

2/3 cup whole-wheat couscous

1/2 cup sliced scallion greens

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cauliflower and salt; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add broth, orange zest, juice and currants; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous and scallions. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 163 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 6 g fiber; 239 mg sodium; 356 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (78% daily value), Folate (15% dv).

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add cauliflower and salt; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add broth, orange zest, juice and currants; bring to a boil over high heat.

Stir in couscous and scallions.

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Eating Well

Per serving: 163 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 6 g fiber; 239 mg sodium; 356 mg potassium.