Cauliflower "Couscous" Recipe - Gluten Free

This delicious and easy to prepare recipe has the taste and feel of couscous, but is completely grain-free. Use purple or yellow cauliflower for a colorful dish packed with antioxidants.

Cauliflower "couscous" with mint-basil sauce

SAUCE

¼ cup mint leaves

¾ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

2 lemons, juiced and zested

½ cup olive oil

2 tsp maple syrup

CAULIFLOWER

2 Tbsp grape seed oil

1 medium red onion

2 medium heads cauliflower, florets finely diced

¼ cup fresh basil. sliced into very thin strips

Himalayan or sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Combine the mint, basil, lemon zest and juice, oil, and maple syrup in a blender. Puree and set aside. Next, add the oil to a wide pan over medium heat. Then add the onion and sauté until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, stir thoroughly, salt and pepper liberally, and cook for about 15 minutes. Add ¼ cup of sauce and cook for another 10 minutes until tender. Adjust the salt and add the remaining ¼ cup of sauce.  Mix well and transfer to a serving platter.  Top with the basil strips.

enjoy!

photo: Cherster