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Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous

  • Ready in 20m
  • 5.4 g net carbs
  • 145 kcal
  • Serves 6
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Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)

We love Mediterranean flavours in our house, so this dish is always a welcome meal as it’s packed full of delicious flavour. It also comes together really quickly to make a great option as a light mid-week meal.

When serving as a meal, we usually top with a little flaked fish or top with a fried egg to make it a little more substantial, though it definitely hold’s its own as a dish in it’s own right.

Alternatively, it makes a really taste side alongside a heartier main.

Step-by-step

  1. Roughly chop the cauliflower or break into florets and add to a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped, resembling couscous.

    Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)
  2. De-stem the kale and cut it into thin ribbons.

    Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)
  3. Add the oil to the fry pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and kale, and cook, stirring, two minutes. Add the cauliflower and salt and stir to coat.

    Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)
  4. After a minute or two, add the remaining ingredients and cook stirring for around 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir through lemon juice.

    Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)
  5. Serve topped with crumbled feta and fresh basil or spinach.

    Lasts up to a week in sealed container in the fridge (keep feta separate and add when serving).

    Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Pesto (keto, primal, vegetarian)
Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous

Recipe

Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous

★★★★★4.7 (89 ratings)

This keto cauliflower couscous is quick and easy to prepare. It's a great option as a healthy low-carb side or ...

Hands on
10m
Overall
20m
Servings
6
5.4 g
Net carbs
4.1 g
Protein
11.7 g
Fat
145
kcal
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Ingredients makes 6 servings

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the cauliflower or break into florets and add to a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped, resembling couscous.

  2. De-stem the kale and cut it into thin ribbons.

  3. Add the oil to the fry pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and kale, and cook, stirring, two minutes. Add the cauliflower and salt and stir to coat.

  4. After a minute or two, add the remaining ingredients and cook stirring for around 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir through lemon juice.

  5. Serve topped with crumbled feta and fresh basil or spinach.

    Lasts up to a week in sealed container in the fridge (keep feta separate and add when serving).

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 15%Protein 11%Fat 74% of calories

Net carbs
5.4 g
Total carbs
8.6 g
Fiber
3.2 g
Sugars
2.5 g
Protein
4.1 g
Fat
11.7 g
Saturated fat
2.7 g
Calories
145 kcal
Sodium
637 mg · 27.7% RDA
Magnesium
34 mg · 8.57% RDA
Potassium
494 mg · 24.7% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per servingNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Cauliflower, fresh3 g1.9 g0.3 g25
Olive oil, extra virgin0 g0 g6.8 g60
Garlic, fresh0.2 g0 g0 g1
Salt, sea salt0 g0 g0 g0
Kale, dark leaf, Italian black kale (cavolo nero)0.1 g0.3 g0.1 g3
Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)1.5 g0.4 g1.2 g18
Black olives0 g0.1 g0.7 g8
Green olives0 g0.1 g0.8 g7
Cumin, ground0.1 g0 g0 g1
Oregano, dried0.1 g0 g0 g1
Lemon juice, fresh0.1 g0 g0 g0
Feta cheese0.3 g1.2 g1.8 g22
Basil, fresh0 g0.1 g0 g0
Total5.4 g4.1 g11.7 g145
  • Gluten free
  • Egg free
  • Nut free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Coconut free
  • Fish free
  • Shellfish free
  • Beef free
  • Pescatarian
  • Vegetarian

Serve it with

Dishes that go well with cauli rice.

Comments & ratings (3)

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  1. Ginger

    One of my FAVORITES so far! I have been following the Keto diet for one month. This week I have really been missing grains! I saw this and thought it was worth a try. I actuallyfelt guilty eating it as the consistency is so similar to couscous you will not notice the difference. I added artichokes and pine nuts. Thank you so much for the great receipe!! This one got me through my grain craving 😊

    1. Martina @ KetoDiet

      Ginger, thank you for your lovely feedback! I love using cauli-rice in tabbouleh - you won't almost be able to tell the difference 😊

  2. Stine Mari

    You've got really pretty photos, and I think it sounds amazing as a light lunch or side dish!

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