Loading...Made with cauliflower rice which has less calories than rice (white rice almost 5 times the calories). This heart-healthy couscous is delicious and nutritious providing an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C along with a good source of potassium.
Cauliflower Couscous with California Avocado
Total Time:
25min
Cook Time:
15min
Prep Time:
10min
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 4 | cups | cauliflower florets, or 3 cups purchased cauliflower rice |
| 2 | Tbsp. | olive oil |
| 1 | onion, medium, minced | |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1/2 | tsp. | cinnamon |
| 1 | tsp. | allspice |
| 1/4 | tsp. | sea salt |
| 1/2 | cup | dried apricots, diced, or golden raisins |
| 1 | Tbsp. | fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional) |
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced | |
| 1/4 | cup | pistachios, shelled and chopped (optional) |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice. Do not over process.
- Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add onions, cauliflower rice and garlic. Cook about 10 minutes or until cauliflower rice is soft.
- Turn heat down to low, add the spices and salt.
- Add dried fruit. Stir to combine.
- Remove the couscous from the heat, add avocado.
- Sprinkle pistachios over the couscous (if using).
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 210; Total Fat 12 g (Sat 2 g , Trans 0 g , Poly 1.5 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 180 mg; Potassium 683 mg; Total Carbohydrates 26 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 14 g; Protein 4 g; Vitamin A 4 mcg; Vitamin C 58 mg; Calcium 54 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 98 mcg
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6%; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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