Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (cut into large florets with some stalk attached (~4-5 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 green thai chile (finely chopped)
  • 1 piece lemongrass (3-inch) remove tough outer layers, finely chopped)
  • 4 kaffirs lime leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 cup fresh mint (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • ¼ fresh lime juice (~3)
  • 5 scallions(thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups pea shoot
  • salt

For serving:

  • Persian cucumber (sliced into matchsticks)
  • Bibb lettuce leaves

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

1 serving

Carbohydrates

7
g

Protein

3
g

Fat

7
g

Calories

99

Roasted Cauliflower Larb brings a vibrant twist to your weeknight dinners. This low-carb recipe features cauliflower, fresh herbs, and a hint of fish sauce, making it a great option for those following a keto lifestyle. With just 7 grams of carbs per serving, it’s a smart choice for meal prep or a quick lunch. The combination of lemongrass and lime leaves adds an aromatic touch that elevates this dish, ensuring you won't miss traditional larb's meat base.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450
  2. Cut up cauliflower, douse in olive oil and salt. Roast for 35 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. In the meantime, cut up and combine the chiles, lemongrass, lime leaves, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
  4. Once the cauliflower is cooked, chop it up to look like cooked ground meat consistency, and add to the large bowl.
  5. Pour in fish sauce and lime juice. Toss and add salt as needed. Add the scallions.
  6. To serve as lettuce wraps: spoon some of the cauliflower into the lettuce, top w pea shoots and Persian cucumber (and sriracha if you have it!)