Paleo Vegetable Couscous

Discover the perfect balance of wholesome flavors in this Paleo Vegetable Couscous—a vibrant, grain-free twist on a classic favorite. Made with riced cauliflower instead of traditional couscous, this recipe is packed with nutrient-rich veggies like zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrots, all sautéed to tender perfection with garlic and olive oil. Fresh parsley and mint add a bright, herbaceous touch, while a splash of lemon juice ties everything together with zesty freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful and gluten-free dish is ideal as a light main or a versatile side. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy this healthy, paleo-friendly meal that's bursting with flavor and texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 large Red onion
• 2 small Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Set the 'couscous' aside.

Step 2

Dice the zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot into small, uniform pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the processed cauliflower 'couscous' and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and mix well to combine.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1514.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	800.2

Total Fat 46.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4331.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 43.9g
Protein 23.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342.3mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 4103.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 40.7%