Cauliflower Cous-Cous With Pistachios and Pomegranates – Thermom

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Cauliflower Cous-Cous With Pistachios and Pomegranates - Thermom
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 cauliflower head , outer leaves removed
100 g shelled and unsalted pistachios , roughly chopped
20 g fresh flat-leaf parsley , leaves only , washed and well dried
20 g fresh coriander , leaves and stems , washed and well dried
80 g extra virgin olive oil
40 g fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pinches salt
2 pinches fresh ground black pepper
100 g currants
2 pomegranates
pomegranate molasses , to drizzle
sumac , to sprinkle
fresh coriander , leaves only , roughly chopped to garnish
fresh flat-leaf parsley , leaves only , roughly chopped to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
10g
Fat
20g
Cauliflower cous-cous is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional cous-cous. It is a popular dish among people who are following a low-carb or gluten-free diet. This recipe adds a twist to the traditional cauliflower cous-cous recipe, by adding chopped pistachios, currants and pomegranates for an added flavor and nutrients. The dish is easy to prepare in a Thermomix, and can be served as a standalone dish or as a side dish to accompany your favorite main course. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be enjoyed all year round.

Instructions

1.Break the cauliflower into florets and put them into the mixing bowl. Blitz on speed 5 for 5 seconds.
2.Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blitz again on speed 5 for 5-10 seconds until the cauliflower resembles cous-cous.
3.Transfer the cauliflower into a large mixing bowl and add the chopped pistachios, coriander, parsley, currants and pomegranate seeds. Mix well.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cinnamon and allspice. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
5.Pour the olive oil mixture over the cauliflower mixture and toss to combine.
6.Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and sprinkle with sumac.
7.Serve garnished with coriander and parsley leaves.

PROS

Cauliflower cous-cous is a low-carb, gluten-free and a healthy alternative to traditional cous-cous.

The dish is packed with vitamins and nutrients from the cauliflower, pistachios, currants and pomegranates.

The spices and herbs add a bold and unique flavor to the dish.

CONS

The dish can be time-consuming to prepare, as the cauliflower needs to be blitzed into small pieces.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of the cauliflower cous-cous.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cauliflower cous-cous is low in calories and high in dietary fiber.
The cauliflower is packed with Vitamin C, K and B6, while the pistachios provide protein and healthy fats.
The pomegranate seeds add antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to the dish.

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