Cheesy Cauliflower Couscous

13 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 30 min

“I love this recipe because it's easy to whip up in a hurry and makes good use out of our leftover couscous and shredded cheese.” - by tattooedsuess

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked couscous
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
butter to taste (optional)

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Place the cauliflower into a microwaveable dish, and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Place the cooked cauliflower into the baking dish, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and couscous, and dust the top with nutmeg.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the top of the casserole is golden brown, and the cheese is melted. Stir in butter to taste.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
146 cal
7%

Fat
8.3 g
13%

Carbs
11.2 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (13)

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Claire M

Jul. 27, 2010

"I thought this was excellent. All the other reviewers said that it could use a boost in flavor, so I looked through my kitchen and found some ingredients to spice it up. Prepared the cauliflower and c..." See moreouscous as directed. I sauted garlic, black pepper, and chicken in margarine for about 2-4 minutes. Then I chopped some green onions, and stirred this all together in an 8x8 pan. I added salt and more fresh ground black pepper before mixing in both mozzarella and cheddar. Probably about 2 cups? It was excellent. I would have liked plain I am sure, but my bf is not a big couscous fan. Really great with leftovers, or as a side to a flavorful dish."

Sarah

May. 8, 2009

"this was not bad, but i would say that i'll use it as a base in the future, using perhaps a mixture of veggies and maybe a few more spices...." See more"

kellieann

May. 19, 2012

"This was pretty good. I used broccoli instead of cauliflower. I just cooked the couscous and broccoli together on the stovetop with a few cloves of garlic and salt and pepper, and then added the chedd..." See morear cheese."

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