What to do with Cauliflower?

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  • bettyahack
    bettyahack Posts: 4
    Sounds good! Do you break up the florets, toss with EVOO, then bake? At what oven temp? For how long?
  • sammielealea
    sammielealea Posts: 245 Member
    Lots of yummy looking ideas :)
  • Nacho12
    Nacho12 Posts: 155 Member
    I love it just plain. I break it into pieces, wash them off and stick them in the microwave. My microwave has a vegetable setting, so I just press that and in a few minutes they are ready. My husband and I eat them plain and love them. You could add some shredded cheese if you want. I also saw a recipe for Cauliflower Pizza Crust. If you just google it, you will find it. I haven't tried it but a friend of mine made it for her kids and they even liked it.
  • laurenhutson12
    laurenhutson12 Posts: 1
    Puree them! They make awesome "fake mashed potatoes"
  • adskerry
    adskerry Posts: 1 Member
    Make Cauliflower pizza crust!! I have been meaning to try this recipe! It sounds so good-and good for you!

    http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html
  • eviltwinkie
    eviltwinkie Posts: 153
    I've chopped it fine (basically ground) and used it a layer in veggie lasagna. Basically, use it to lessen the amount of cheese.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Roasted is amazing. We actually had it that way tonight. You can use any spices you like

    http://thesassygourmet.com/?cat=6&paged=3
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Chop it into 1 in pieces, toss onto a roast pan. Spray with Olive oil spray, or coat with Olive oil. Baked at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then take out and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    If you want to jazz it up even more, melt some butter(or butter alternative), mix with 2 Tbsp Panko break crumbs. When the cauliflower is done roasting, pour it into a casserole dish, and then sprinkle the bread crumbs over top and toss back into the oven for another 5 minutes, or you can put it under the broiler for 2-3, until the crumbs have browned and then serve.

    So yummy!
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    I bought a steamer at Walmarts of less than$20 I think and it is great way to fix most veggies
  • hozik
    hozik Posts: 369 Member
    Lots of great ideas! You might also try a low fat version Gobi Manchurian, yum!
  • NanaBabs007
    NanaBabs007 Posts: 3
    Roasted cauliflower salad with tahini, it's delicious! I'm making some now. Recipe is from PCC (Puget Sound Cooperative) Deli & can be found on the PCC website. Just Google: PCC Deli Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini recipe & you'll find it easily.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/tag/cauliflower/
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
    Cauliflower popcorn!!!
  • IkenSadie
    IkenSadie Posts: 1
    Steam the cauliflower just until tender let it cool just until its not too hot to handle, then make it into Rice. I use a cheese grader or food processor. Then u can top with a variety if sautéed veggies or add spices and eat plain? We've only started eating it this way for the past 2 months. Ill never go back to Rice:)) you can use this in several different recipes.
  • oldernotwiser
    oldernotwiser Posts: 175 Member
    Mashed cauliflower. I just tried this last night and it came out great. There is no recipe so amounts are a guesstimate. Steam a medium size head of cauliflower until tender and drain. Mash & blend in 2-3 ozs, of mascarpone cheese & about 1 oz. of parmegiano reggiano.

    Feel free to play around with the amounts to get the texture and flavor you like. This made enough for 2 generous portions with leftover.
  • kayleepie
    kayleepie Posts: 26 Member
    Cauliflower soup! I sometimes mash it and use it instead of rice with curries. :)
  • northernurse
    northernurse Posts: 3
    I steam it then add a timy bit of low sodium chicken broth, some sauted onions and a bit of garlic seasoning, Mash it up or put it in the blender. Mmm, better than mashed potatoes. No butter or cream required !
  • 2shoes123
    2shoes123 Posts: 204 Member
    Cauliflower salad is great - just replace potatoes salad recipe with fresh or slightly steamed cauliflower.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    I make saffron cauliflower with mine:

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/mar/17/features.weekend1

    good with puy lentils.
  • bubbleskiwi
    bubbleskiwi Posts: 148 Member
    roasted with olive oil and paprika! yummmmmmm
  • lilac_bunny
    lilac_bunny Posts: 137 Member
    A low fat way to do cauliflower cheese is to use quark or fat free cottage chese with 30g of extra mature low fat cheddar grated into it, as the low fat dairy takes on the flavour of the cheese. Doing this over the top of the garlic or paprika roasted cauliflower is delicious.
  • tarheelteacher
    tarheelteacher Posts: 23 Member
    like the pizza idea
  • libbiebowers
    libbiebowers Posts: 3
    Caulipots!!!!!!! Steam about 1/2 head of cauliflower until tender. Boil two or three potatoes until fork tender. Mash together the cauliflower and potatoes with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Wonderful and very healthy.

    Another cauliflower recipe I love is herb and breadcrumbs over cauliflower. Toss breadcrumbs, some thyme, oregano, pepper, salt and crushed red pepper together with about 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs. Rinse the cauliflower and toss with the breadcrumbs. Place on cookie sheet and bake for about 30 minutes at 325.
  • MuslimFitnessInstructor
    MuslimFitnessInstructor Posts: 119
    i steam it

    mix together brown mustard and a little bit of mayo. and cover the cauliflower with that then add a bit of cheese and bake it until cheese is melted.

    my kids go nuts over
  • addyl7
    addyl7 Posts: 7
    I love oven roasting it. Toss with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes. If you have it, some herbs de provence is a great addition. 425 degrees for about 10 minutes or until beginning to brown. Enjoy!
  • Hollisss
    Hollisss Posts: 88 Member
    Steamed, sprinkled with pepper and cilantro.
    Drizzled with olive oil and soy sauce.
  • pamelabuller1
    pamelabuller1 Posts: 1
    Cauliflower cheese with leeks,
    cook the leek and cauliflower together, drain and put the leek at the bottom of the dish then cover with cauli.florets
    Use a low fat cheese sauce to cover them. A very tasty dish :)
  • Amazon_Who
    Amazon_Who Posts: 1,092 Member
    Grate it and make faux fried rice.
  • hungergames324
    hungergames324 Posts: 240 Member
    Roast! Olive oil, salt and pepper!
  • complicatedmoves
    complicatedmoves Posts: 84 Member
    I love Mashed Cauliflower. Taste better than mashed potatoes, with less carbs!

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