Moroccan Cauliflower Couscous

Cauliflower 'Couscous'
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Recipe type: Veggie
Cuisine: real food / Paleoista
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Serves: 4
 
We've all heard of cauliflower rice... why not cauliflower couscous? Prepared in a similar manner using a ricer, but with a flavor profile more indicative of Morocco!
Ingredients
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons cooking fat such as grass fed ghee
  • 2 large shallots, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup natural, dried apricots
  • ¼ teaspoon each: cumin, ginger, cardamom, allspice
  • 1 small, peeled cucumber
  • Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Using a ricer tool, push florets through to create the proper shape
  2. Head fat in skillet over medium
  3. Add shallots and saute until browned
  4. Add broth, scraping bottom of pan
  5. Add apricots and spices and simmer over low briefly
  6. Add cauliflower, stir well, cover and let sit 2 -3 minutes
  7. Serve warm with your favorite protein, or cool, then serve in mason jars with mint garnish