Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous
Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous
Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous is a delicious, light and lively dish. Fabulously complex in flavor, yet incredibly simple to prepare, this gluten-free delight is everything we're looking for on a hot, summer day!
Fluffy cauliflower couscous is tossed with bright, red tomato and buttery, lime-green avocado all dressed up in a punchy-sweet Honey-Cumin-Lime vinaigrette.
Refreshing.
Summery.
&
Bright!
Eating Raw provides an amazing boost in energy.
And, as always, brimming with Rawsome, enzyme rich, living foods power!
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Raw live foods are much easier to digest or assimilate putting less burden on our digestive system and more time into cleaning or repairing our body.
Cauliflower, like its fellow cruciferous members is full of nutrients including minerals, vitamins, phytochemicals and antioxidants. It's rich in vitamins C (one serving containing 77% RDA), K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, and folic acid. Cauliflower contains a compound called glucoraphanin, a precursor of sulforaphene found to have protective effect on the lining of the stomach wall. Sulforaphene also prevents the growth of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori which can cause gastroenteritis.
Live, raw food does not spoil or decompose quickly. It's packed with energy, minerals, vitamins, and everything we need to stay healthy.
Cauliflower is also rich in antioxidant phytochemicals like quercetin, caffeic acid and kaempferol which prevent development of cancer by destroying free radicals directly attacking the DNA of cells. And that's just a fraction of the power of the cauliflower alone! We've yet to delve into the realm of the vitamin C and lycopene rich tomatoes, the bone building, protein rich avocados, and the all other powerhouse ingredients in this superfood recipe!
Suffice it to say, Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous is as delicious to eat as it is at creating our healthy bodies, vitality and joy:)
Eating Raw provides an amazing boost in energy. I have more energy now than I've ever experienced in my life.
Living, plant based Raw Food is incredibly delicious to eat, beautiful to look at and amazing for our bodies, minds and spirits.
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Eating freshly picked food just feels different. There's a connection to the earth and a feeling of being grounded.
This recipe has been submitted to Tinned Tomatoes for July's Recipe Bookmark as well as to July's, No Crouton's Required at Lisa's Kitchen.
Recipe for Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous(serves 2-3)
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium head of cauliflower, cut into flourettes
- 1 firm, medium vine ripened tomato, chopped
- 1/2 medium avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Method
- Zest lime, then juice it. Whisk lime juice, zest, olive oil, honey & cumin together and set aside.
- Pulse cauliflower flowerettes in food processor until fluffy like couscous. Add to a mixing bowl.
- Gently stir in chopped tomatoes, avocado and red onion.
- Pour dressing over cauliflower couscous and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Do you have a favorite wheat/grain/gluten swapout dish?
How do you like to prepare cauliflower?
All Love,
Juliane
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I love what you have done with cauliflower here. Thanks for sharing with NCR. The roundup will be up in the next day or so.
Thank you for your kind compliments, Lisa. It’s so light and refreshing. Do let me know when you make. Enjoy! And stop back to StyleNectar – where indulgence is guilt free – again soon!
Be Well & Live Beautifully 🙂
xx
Juliane
It looks great Juliane. It’s morning here in Scotland, but I am still craving it. Thanks for entering them into Bookmarked Recipes. The roundup is now live 🙂
Great idea for a salad. Cukes and tomatoes are beautiful right now so definitely making this today.
Hello to you in beautiful Scotland, Tinnedtoms! What a treat to be in touch. I do understand, I crave all sorts of dishes no matter the time of day as well 🙂 Do stop back to StyleNectar again soon to let me know when you make. Can’t wait to check out the roundup!
Wishing you a beautiful day 🙂
xx
Juliane
Hello Michelle, Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so happy to hear you’ll be making this today! Do stop back and let me know how you like it. My garden is currently overflowing with tomatoes so this salad is well timed for me as well:) All my very best to you!
xx
Juliane
I couldn’t refrain from commenting. Perfectly written!