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Cauliflower Couscous

Category:
Side Dishes

Seasons:
January, October, November, December

By Jack Gilmore

This is a lot simpler than it sounds. Anytime you chop cauliflower, you end up with all these tiny little bits left behind. To me it looks like couscous. So we decided to just shave the whole thing, add some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and serve it as a side like couscous. We don’t even cook it but just let it marinate for a few hours to meld the flavors. It’s delicious and really healthy for you.

Super easy

1 head cauliflower, shaved to the size of uncooked rice
3/4 cups olive oil
1/4 cups sherry vinegar
1/2 cups green onion, chopped, both green and white parts
3/4 cups black olives, chopped
1/4 cups capers
1/2 cups roasted red pepper, chopped (store-bought is fine)
1 cups feta cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cauliflower Couscous Directions

Mix together all ingredients and let stand at least 5 hours before using.

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