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Cauliflower tabbouleh in a bowl with za'atar and parsley on the side.
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Cauliflower Tabbouleh – packs a nutritional punch!

Cauliflower Tabbouleh makes a great gluten-free and low-carb alternative to the traditional Middle Eastern classic. We have sautéed riced cauliflower for extra nuttiness and added Za’atar for extra delicious flavour. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Intermediate, keto, low carb, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, whole30
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 173kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower or 5 cups cauliflower rice (approximately 500 grams)
  • 3 tbsps olive oil to sauté cauliflower
  • 2 medium truss tomatoes (approximately 320 grams)
  • 1 medium Persian or Lebanese cucumbers (approximately 120 grams)
  • 1 medium yellow capsicum/bell pepper (approximately 200 grams)
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley to make 1 cup chopped
  • ½ bunch mint to make ½ cup chopped
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • Sea salt & cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash your cauliflower thoroughly and pat dry. Remove the leaves and core then discard. Then cut into manageable pieces, add to your food processor with the xx attachment until it looks like rice. Alternatively, cut into manageable chunks and grate using the largest holes on a box grater.
  • Place a large non-stick frypan on medium to high heat and add two tablespoons oil. Once the oil is hot, add your cauliflower in batches and sauté until golden, add more oil as needed (approximately 5 minutes each batch).
  • Add all the batches back into the pan then add the Za’atar, stir through the cauliflower to release the aroma (approximately 2 minutes). Take off the heat and add to a mixing bowl to cool.
  • Wash all your vegetables, pat dry, trim your vegetables and then dice them
  • Wash your herbs, shake to remove excess water, remove the stems and chop roughly.
  • Place everything in a large mixing bowl, add the oil and lemon juice, then season. Toss well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Arrange in a salad bowl and keep chilled until you are ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg