Cauliflower and Couscous with Greek Yogurt and Feta
Try This Vegetarian Bowl with Mediterranean Flavors
It’s time to think differently about cauliflower! Because it’s far from being a boring vegetable. Cauliflower can be incredibly exciting when paired with the right spices and a creamy yogurt dressing. For this recipe, I took it in a Mediterranean direction with plenty of feta cheese and couscous on the side. It’s a healthy, figure-friendly lunch for anyone craving a meatless meal without giving up delicious flavors.
Cauliflower and Couscous with Greek Yogurt and Feta
Try This Vegetarian Bowl with Mediterranean Flavors
Ingredients
For the cauliflower
- 1 large cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet roasted chicken seasoning salt or gyros seasoning mix
- 1 pinch dried oregano
- 200 g feta cheese
For the couscous
- 200 g couscous
- 200 ml water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the dressing
- 200 g Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
Additional ingredients
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 cucumber
- 1 tomato
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) using top and bottom heat with fan assistance.
- Clean the cauliflower, cut it into florets, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Dice the feta cheese and add it to the cauliflower. Sprinkle with the seasonings, drizzle with olive oil, and toss everything together thoroughly.
- Roast in the oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the couscous. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, add the salt and couscous, and stir well. Remove from the heat and let it steam under a lid until the cauliflower is ready.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
- To serve, place the couscous on one side of the bowl and the roasted cauliflower with feta on the other side. Add diced cucumber, tomato, and lettuce leaves. Drizzle with the dressing and enjoy while still warm.
Calories and macros
1 serving
Energy: 474 calories
Protein: 21 grams
Carbohydrates: 47 grams
Fat: 21 grams
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