Lemony Parmesan Pea Couscous

Lemony Parmesan Pea Couscous

Looking for cauliflower inspiration? This gluten-free, low-carb recipe for cauliflower couscous has a savory, lemony bite and lots of spring vegetables! Ready in minutes!

Ingredients

1/2head
Cauliflower
1 1/2Tbsp
Olive Oil
1clove
Garlic, minced
1cup
Frozen Green Peas
1cup
Grape Tomatoesor cherry tomatoes
1/4
Lemon, zested1/2 tsp zest per 4 servings
1/2cup
Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
147
Fat
9.4 g
Protein
7.9 g
Carbs
9.3 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Cut the Cauliflower (1/2 head) into small florets and add them to the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower is chopped into fine granules resembling couscous.

step 2

Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl. Add the Olive Oil (1 1/2 Tbsp), Garlic (1 clove) and Frozen Green Peas (1 cup). Toss to coat and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3 minutes on high power.

step 3

Add the sliced Grape Tomatoes (1 cup), zest from Lemon (1/4) and Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup) and toss until well combined. Check for seasoning, adding Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) if needed.

step 4

Serve with additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano if desired. Enjoy!