cauliflower couscous w/ carrots and garam masala

2 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 11, 2022

Sweet Carrots atop crunchy cauliflower couscous and a melody of Indian flavors and toppings.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Roast
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, sliced on a diagonal - 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 small cauliflower, crumbled in food processor
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

How To Make cauliflower couscous w/ carrots and garam masala

  • Step 1
    Place a rimmed sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and heat to 425 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, garam masala and salt -- mix well.
  • Step 3
    Spread out carrots evenly onto the hot pan and roast them until lightly browned on bottom -- 10-12 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Using a food processor, pulse cauliflower until crumbly and resembles couscous. Add 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Pulse just to combine.
  • Step 5
    Mix together the maple syrup, lemon juice and remaining olive oil and salt - whisk to combine. Add chopped peanuts and stir.
  • Step 6
    Remove sheet pan from oven and pour syrup mixture over the carrots - use a spatula to turn the carrots and mix. Return the pan to the oven cook approx. 5 minutes or until mixture begins to caramelize. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.

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Category: Vegetables
Diet: Low Fat
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Indian
Method: Roast

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