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Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Roasted Chicken

Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Roasted Chicken

This Middle Eastern-inspired bowl features finely riced cauliflower as a base, offering a light and refreshing alternative to traditional grains. Paired with succulent roasted chicken thighs, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it's a flavorful and healthy meal.

45 min4 servingsmiddle easternmain course
ketogenic
paleo
primal
whole30

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories589
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44g56%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 167mg56%
Sodium 500mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
Dietary Fiber 0g2%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 29g58%
Calcium 7.5mg1%
Iron 1.4mg8%
Potassium 477mg10%
Vitamin C 0.06mg
Vitamin E 3.1mg21%
Vitamin K 3.9mcg3%
Magnesium 47mg11%
Zinc 2.3mg21%
Folate 0.03mcg

Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup light olive oil
  • 2 fruit lemon
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint
  • 0.5 cup white onion
  • 0.75 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Cut cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Set aside.
  3. 3In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, sea salt, and white pepper.
  4. 4Arrange chicken thighs on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
  5. 5While chicken is roasting, prepare the tabbouleh. Finely chop parsley and mint.
  6. 6In a large bowl, combine riced cauliflower, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and finely diced white onion.
  7. 7In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, sea salt, and white pepper.
  8. 8Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss gently to combine.
  9. 9Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  10. 10Serve the cauliflower tabbouleh in bowls, topped with sliced roasted chicken thighs.

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