Curried Couscous

Inspired by famous Mendocino Farms recipe in LA! Absolutely delicious and flavorful side dish. Cauliflower florets and cubed carrots are slow roasted with a blend of curry, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and brown sugar!

Offering you valuable tips to adjust to your liking and special diet restrictions (vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free) Very versatile!

Curried Couscous

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Inspired by famous Mendocino Farms recipe in LA! Absolutely delicious and flavorful side dish. Cauliflower florets and cubed carrots are slow roasted with a blend of curry, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and brown sugar! Offering you valuable tips to adjust to your liking and special diet restrictions (vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free) Very versatile!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Spice Mix

  • 1 Tbsp. Curry Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp. Cumin ground
  • 1 Tbsp. Coriander ground
  • ½ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsps. Brown Sugar

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cooked Israeli Couscous, Couscous, Orzo or Quinoa
  • 2 Heads Cauliflower broken or cut into bite sized pieces
  • 4 Carrots diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil to coat vegetables adj. as needed
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise or Vegenaise
  • ½ Lime juiced
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients from Spice Mix. Reserve a little to add in end if needed.
  • Cook Israeli Couscous, Couscous, Orzo or Quinoa as directed. Drain and cool.
  • Place cauliflower and carrots onto baking sheet. Coat with olive oil and toss with spice mix. Bake 425° for approx. 30 minutes. Adjust as needed. Cauliflower and carrots should be lightly browned, crunchy yet soft and tender. Cool slightly.
  • In large bowl, combine pasta, cauliflower and carrots. Mix in mayonnaise, cilantro and lime juice. Cool in refrigerator approximately 1 hour. Enjoy!

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Notes

Fabulous to make even without pasta! 
Keyword carrot, cauliflower, cilantro, coriander, couscous, cumin, curry, lime, quoina, Side Dish, turmeric, vegan

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