Cauliflower 'Couscous' With Herbs

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From cookbook writer and Clarkson Potter editorial manager Raquel Pelzel.

Ingredients

1/2 mean caput of cauliflower, separated into florets (or 10 ounces of frozen/defrosted cauliflower couscous; spot headnote)
1 mean reddish doorbell pepper, halved, seeded and finely chopped
1 mean cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds scooped retired and cucumber finely chopped
3/4 cupful caller herbs, specified arsenic basil, cilantro, fennel fronds, mint, parsley oregon tarragon, oregon a operation thereof)
3 scallions, achromatic and light-green parts, finely chopped
1 tablespoonful mirin
1 tablespoonful caller citrus juice, oregon much arsenic needed
1 spoon crushed coriander
1/2 spoon array salt, oregon much arsenic needed (may substitute 1 spoon kosher salt)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cupful roasted, salted sunflower seeds

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
200
Fat
16 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Sodium
380 mg
Protein
4 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
5 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From cookbook writer and Clarkson Potter editorial manager Raquel Pelzel.

Tested by Jessica Weissman.

Published July 13, 2017

Updated March 16, 2026