Cauliflower & Couscous Pilaf

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cups finely chopped cauliflower florets, (about 1 medium head)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup currants
• 2/3 cup whole-wheat couscous
• 1/2 cup sliced scallion greens
• 1 cup of cooked red beans
• chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cauliflower and salt; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add broth, orange zest, juice and currants; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous and scallions. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2. Top with chopped walnuts and Red Beans.

Serve with scrambled eggs for a punch of protein.