Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous
- Ready in 20m
- 5.4 g net carbs
- 145 kcal
- Serves 6
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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
Roughly chop the cauliflower or break into florets and add to a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped, resembling couscous.

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

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.

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.

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).



Recipe
Low-Carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous
★★★★★4.7This 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
Ingredients makes 6 servings
Instructions
Roughly chop the cauliflower or break into florets and add to a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped, resembling couscous.
De-stem the kale and cut it into thin ribbons.
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.
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.
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 serving | Net carbs | Protein | Fat | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower, fresh | 3 g | 1.9 g | 0.3 g | 25 |
| Olive oil, extra virgin | 0 g | 0 g | 6.8 g | 60 |
| Garlic, fresh | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 |
| Salt, sea salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 |
| Kale, dark leaf, Italian black kale (cavolo nero) | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 3 |
| Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained) | 1.5 g | 0.4 g | 1.2 g | 18 |
| Black olives | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0.7 g | 8 |
| Green olives | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 g | 7 |
| Cumin, ground | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 |
| Oregano, dried | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 |
| Lemon juice, fresh | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 |
| Feta cheese | 0.3 g | 1.2 g | 1.8 g | 22 |
| Basil, fresh | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 |
| Total | 5.4 g | 4.1 g | 11.7 g | 145 |
- Gluten free
- Egg free
- Nut free
- Pork free
- Avocado free
- Coconut free
- Fish free
- Shellfish free
- Beef free
- Pescatarian
- Vegetarian
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Comments & ratings (3)
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 😊
Ginger, thank you for your lovely feedback! I love using cauli-rice in tabbouleh - you won't almost be able to tell the difference 😊
You've got really pretty photos, and I think it sounds amazing as a light lunch or side dish!