Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into small chunks and grate them in a food processor or by hand.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy and remove from the pan, leaving the fat in the pan. While waiting on the bacon, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3

Add the almonds and onion to the pan and saute until the onion is almost translucent. Add the garlic and cook with the onions and almonds for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower and cook until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stir the salt and pepper into the cauliflower pilaf and taste. Adjust seasoning. Crumble the bacon and stir into the cauliflower. Add the chopped parsley and stir or leave on top as a garnish. Zest a lemon over the top and serve.