Low Carb Couscous with Vegetables
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and healthy Low Carb Couscous with Vegetables—a guilt-free dish that swaps traditional couscous for fluffy, rice-like cauliflower. Packed with fresh, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish is bursting with flavor while keeping carbs to a minimum. A pop of lemon juice adds zest, while aromatic seasoning and fresh parsley enhance every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. Whether you’re following a keto, paleo, or low-carb lifestyle, this recipe seamlessly combines nutritious ingredients with irresistible taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by washing and thoroughly drying the head of cauliflower. Remove the leaves and trim the stem.
Cut the cauliflower into large floret and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower resembles small grains of couscous. Be careful not to over-process.
Dice the red bell pepper and zucchini into small, bite-sized pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower couscous to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet with the cauliflower. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a fresh pop of flavor.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the couscous for garnish.
Serve warm as a succulent low-carb side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your delicious and healthy creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4909 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2956 mg | 63% | |
*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.
