What to do with Cauliflower?

shardown
shardown Posts: 258 Member
Hi all!
I've got about a kilo's worth of Cauliflower in the fridge and I'm not sure what to do with them. I was originally going to make Aloo Gobi ; it's a North Indian dish with potatoes and Cauliflower but I'm not allowed to have potatoes anymore (PT's orders) so I'm kind of stumped.

Any ideas?
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  • Lady_Bane
    Lady_Bane Posts: 720 Member
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    To ONE serving add:
    1 Cup brown rice
    1 cup steamed cauliflower
    1/2 cup sliced up brussels
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  • MsLilly200
    MsLilly200 Posts: 192 Member
    You could make Mashed Cauliflower.

    Just boil it, mash it with a bit of cream and maybe some butter (by hand, in a blender or with one of those stick blender things), and eat it in stead of mashed potatoes.

    My mom does lowcarb so we make this whenever a dish would normally have potatoes if we feel like it... Sometimes we use broccoli or a cauliflower broccoli mix in stead.
  • MelissR75
    MelissR75 Posts: 735 Member
    Roast it! Fresh garlic, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. I can eat that all day every day!
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Hi all!
    I've got about a kilo's worth of Cauliflower in the fridge and I'm not sure what to do with them. I was originally going to make Aloo Gobi ; it's a North Indian dish with potatoes and Cauliflower but I'm not allowed to have potatoes anymore (PT's orders) so I'm kind of stumped.

    Any ideas?

    I love that dish!
    Make it with chickpeas instead!
  • msbunnie68
    msbunnie68 Posts: 1,894 Member
    Cauliflower soup...cauliflower frittata...cauliflower pie.


    ...and I would smack down any PT who tried to tell me I wasn't allowed to eat potatoes!
  • you eat it
  • sisa1965
    sisa1965 Posts: 52 Member
    I just saw a recipe for Buffalo cauliflower on skinnytaste.com that looked very good
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    eat it raw with dip
    boil it for mash
    roast it
  • kimmysueneal
    kimmysueneal Posts: 83 Member
    Roast it! Fresh garlic, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. I can eat that all day every day!




    Yes, this! I love any veggie roasted in the oven! So yummy!
  • RVfrog
    RVfrog Posts: 213 Member
    I steam mine and put I can't believe it's not butter spray on it. Love it that way
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    Cauliflower soup...cauliflower frittata...cauliflower pie.


    ...and I would smack down any PT who tried to tell me I wasn't allowed to eat potatoes!

    To be fair, she's letting me eat peanut butter after working out so I'm okay with giving up potatoes ;)
  • Flowers4Julia
    Flowers4Julia Posts: 521 Member
    Love it!

    i either roast it or boil it and mash, then smother with any kid of meaty sauce...like Italian meat sauce or chili con carne, anything hearty.

    Some folks have even boiled, mashed and added an egg...... to then shape into a "pizza crust". Bake it up a bit, then top with anything you'd put on a pizza.

    I love the idea of chicken curry on top as well!
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    Roast it! Fresh garlic, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. I can eat that all day every day!
    This sounds really good. I'll try doing that.
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    Loving all the suggestions! I haven't experimented with cauliflower very much so this is wonderful!
  • kr3851
    kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
    Could you make the Aloo Gobi with just cauliflower? I've not had it before so don't know how the texture of the potatoes affects the dish.
  • denise33027
    denise33027 Posts: 108 Member
    cut it into florets, pulse in food processor till size of rice. Melt about 5 tablespoons of butter, add the cauliflower and cook till looks a bit like fried rice. Add whatever you want, bacon, onion, egg.....it is yummy!!!
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    Hi all!
    I've got about a kilo's worth of Cauliflower in the fridge and I'm not sure what to do with them. I was originally going to make Aloo Gobi ; it's a North Indian dish with potatoes and Cauliflower but I'm not allowed to have potatoes anymore (PT's orders) so I'm kind of stumped.

    Any ideas?

    I love that dish!
    Make it with chickpeas instead!

    That's a great idea! I'll try that out next week :D my mom-in-law would be impressed.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    I agree...roast it!
  • itali614
    itali614 Posts: 53 Member
    Skinnytaste.com has several recipes for Cauliflower!!! All real yummy!
  • kfesta52
    kfesta52 Posts: 98 Member
    Roast it! Fresh garlic, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. I can eat that all day every day!

    Yes, it is so good roasted! My hubby does it with olive oil, salt, pepper, and with some red pepper flakes added, and it is wonderful - sweet and spicy. Let it roast in the oven long enough to start getting a little brown and caramelized, it ends up so good. Never been a huge cauliflower fan, but I love it this way.
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    Could you make the Aloo Gobi with just cauliflower? I've not had it before so don't know how the texture of the potatoes affects the dish.
    I could.. It's like a dry curry but I'm not sure if DH and BIL would eat it and I don't really want to be stuck eating the whole dish by myself. Or I could add sweet potato in it instead of regular potato.

    I really like all the other suggestions as well! Looks like cauliflower will take different forms in this house :D
  • stuntpilot51
    stuntpilot51 Posts: 53 Member
    Love cauliflower!

    all great ideas I need to try.

    I usually just steam it and slather in cheese sauce.

    Or eat it raw with low fat ranch dressing
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    I just made mashed cauliflower last night. Yummy.

    There are also recipes out there to make a cauliflower pizza dough
  • crush86
    crush86 Posts: 113 Member
    Make Cauliflower rice. Take entire head and rub it on a cheese grater it makes it look like rice and has the same type of texture, add a little water and steam it for a few minutes just to soften it. Eat it as you would any other type of rice. :)
  • Steam it with a tiny bit of butter and Mrs. Dash seasoning.
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    * Baked or dehydrated Cauliflower poppers (like popcorn)
    * Roasted Cream of Cauliflower Soup
    * Cauliflower Gratin
    * Slightly boiled/steamed with red wine vinegar
    * Pickle them
    * Puree after boiling/steaming/roasting sauce
    * You can make patties/fritters/balls/cakes
    * And you can still make Aloo Gobi and find a substitute for the potatoes or just have it as is.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    One of two things:

    Cauliflower Mash (OH YUM)

    1 - head of cauliflower (medium sized)
    1 cup of Fagi 0% yogurt
    Little Sea Salt
    Black Pepper
    Garlic powder
    I can't believe it's not butter spray (optional - or use a smidge of real butter...it's for the flavor)

    Chop head of cauliflower into small pieces and put into 3-4 quart pot with lid; add 1/4-1/3 cup of water for steam
    Add a little salt, pepper, garlic
    Steam just until tender

    Add to a blender a little at a time (or if you have an immersion blender, puree it in the pot
    Add in the yogurt and a touch of I can't believe it's not butter
    Puree, taste (add additional salt to taste)

    YUMMY

    Depending on the size of the cauliflower, this generally makes 4 cups
    1 cups serving is 69 calories, with 10 carbs, 9 protein, 4 fiber and 10 calcium

    The other thing I've seen on here and heard great reviews on...I've yet to try it is cauliflower bread:

    Put the whole of one cauliflower, (everything but the leaves) in the food processor, with 5 eggs.
    Use Pam on the sheet pan and spread it our on the pan.
    350 degrees for about 30 minutes, and then at 275 for like 10 or 20 more. i waited for the edges to peel up on their own.
    Test for to see if it is done by the firmness in the middle.
    The bread itself totals 560 calories. (about 4 normal sized sandwiches)