Riced Cauliflower “Couscous”
Riced Cauliflower “Couscous” delivers a light, fluffy texture with warm cumin and coriander, gentle heat from red pepper flakes, and a subtle floral note of rose. The paprika rounds out the spices while fresh cilantro and a final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil add brightness. Serve as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or a fresh base for roast vegetables and grilled meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook9 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Riced Cauliflower “Couscous”, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds; cook, stirring now and then, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Move the cumin seeds and coriander seeds to a mortar; crush with a pestle. Add the rose buds and grind to a powder. Stir in the red pepper flakes and paprika with a spoon.
- 3
Put the cauliflower in a food processor; pulse until it forms rice-sized grains.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the riced cauliflower until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the cumin mixture evenly over the cauliflower and stir to distribute evenly. Remove from the heat and cover; let the "couscous" steam for 5 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the cilantro over the couscous. Fluff with a fork and drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on top.
- Calories 75.34 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 5.95 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.7 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.85 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.55 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 146.63 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 14.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Riced Cauliflower "Couscous" is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 29 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cauliflower Florets, Coriander Seed, Diced Yellow Onion, and Dried Edible Flower. Each serving provides about 75.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Riced Cauliflower “Couscous” made of?
- The main ingredients are Cauliflower Florets, Coriander Seed, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Edible Flower, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Riced Cauliflower “Couscous”?
- About 29 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 9 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 75.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Riced Cauliflower “Couscous” easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Riced Cauliflower “Couscous” healthy?
- Riced Cauliflower “Couscous” has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 75.34 calories and 0.94 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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