Raw Cauliflower and Hemp “Couscous”

Skip the cooked stuff and serve this crunchy, sauce-soaking alternative starring a humble head of cauliflower. Take the time to chop the cauliflower into tiny pieces—it makes a real difference here, helping approximate the texture and function of actual couscous. A cruciferous vegetable like its cousin broccoli, cauliflower in its raw state contains glucosinolates, which become cancer-fighting agents when chewed. It’s also packed with vitamins C and K, essential for healthy blood and bones. You can serve this with Butternut Squash and Chickpea Tagine.

Serves 4

• 1 large head cauliflower, florets only, cut into very tiny dice
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablepoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl, toss all of the ingredients together. Serve.