Cauliflower Ideas?

sistrsprkl
sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
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I bought a HUGE orange cauliflower at the famers market yesterday and don't know what to do with it. I made cauliflower w/ cheese sauce recently but I'd like to do something lighter but also something that my toddlers will still eat. Ideas?

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  • Tilda_P
    Tilda_P Posts: 30 Member
    Roasted cauliflower with olive oil, cauliflower "rice" served with a lighter version of your favorite stroganoff or Chinese dish, cauliflower mashed potatoes, cauliflower pizza crust with a light sauce and cheese and vegetable toppings..
  • abelcat1
    abelcat1 Posts: 186 Member
    Steam it light and arrange in smaller pieces topped up with guacomole, red onion, chopped tomatoes and if you like it chili and coriander. Absolutely a lovely salat.
    For inspiration see this link. Its Danish but Google translate is your friend.. ;-)
    http://viskalspise.dk/opskrifter/salater/blomkålsalat-guacamole.html
    enjoy!
























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    Tips til opskriften




    Fin frokostsalat med lune pitabrød. God salat til grillmad, til røget fisk og kød og på en buffet.






    Du skal bruge


    1 stk

    stort fast blomkål


    2 stk

    store modne avocado


    1 bundt(er)

    fintsnittede forårsløg


    1 stk

    udkernet, finthakket chili


    1/2 stk

    citron ( kun saften)


    1 spsk

    friskhakket koriander




    salt og peber


    3 stk

    faste, udkernede, finthakkede tomater






    Sådan gør du

    1Pluk blomkålen i buketter, blancher dem i kogende vand 1-2 minutter, hæld dem i en sigte og afkøl dem under den kolde hane og afdryp blomkålsbuketterne.
    2Hak og rør avocadokødet med forårs- og rødløg, chili, citronsaft samt koriander.
    3Smag til med salt og peber og vend blomkålsbuketter og tomatterninger med avocadosalaten, som anrettes på et stort fad, pyntes med ekstra koriander og serveres.




    God appetit
  • HelenCDavis
    HelenCDavis Posts: 20 Member
    Roasted cauliflower-cut into florets, put florets in a plastic bag, add 1 tablespoon Olive oil, some seasoning of your choice. Shake the bag so the florets are coated, put in an oven proof dish and roast/bake at 375 for 30 minutes more or less.

    Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes", cook cauliflower until fork tender, drain off the water, add milk (your choice of type of milk), some butter ( again your choice), and mash it all together.
  • hayleyandpaigesgrandma
    hayleyandpaigesgrandma Posts: 20 Member
    I use cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. Just cook the cauliflower and drain it well. Toss it into your blender or use a potato masher. You can add a bit of butter or margarine to taste if you wish. I did try adding a bit of skim milk but it got too thin. You have to adjust it for your own family. However mine seems to love it.
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    Cut a whole head into small chunks - so that it fits into the garbage disposer easier.
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Cut a whole head into small chunks - so that it fits into the garbage disposer easier.

    Lol, that's what my husband would suggest. Thanks for the responses, I'll probably make a few of them because this cauliflower is just ginormous.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Cut a whole head into small chunks - so that it fits into the garbage disposer easier.

    Okay this made me laugh!

    Roasted cauliflower is super easy, yummy and light.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Cut a whole head into small chunks - so that it fits into the garbage disposer easier.

    :laugh: That's what I would do!! :glasses:
  • prgirl39mfp
    prgirl39mfp Posts: 3,154 Member
    I just did a casserole with ham, onions, heavy cream, almond milk and shredded cheese. Bake 325 for 40 minutes. You can add onions too.
  • droberts3311
    droberts3311 Posts: 87
    Buffalo wing sauce,1/3 cup ww flour, tsp garlic,1/3 cup almond milk. Adjust batter to your desire. Cut c.flower in chuncks, toss, roast! I love this stuff, going to try ranch seasoning w/greek yogurt to dip......headed to do thar now for supa,,,,,,,:laugh:
  • kaotik26
    kaotik26 Posts: 590 Member
    I use cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. Just cook the cauliflower and drain it well. Toss it into your blender or use a potato masher. You can add a bit of butter or margarine to taste if you wish. I did try adding a bit of skim milk but it got too thin. You have to adjust it for your own family. However mine seems to love it.

    I LOVE this! I add some green onion a little bit of cheddar and some cayenne, can't get enough of it!!!
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    Mashed cauliflower, I love it this way...
    http://sproutandpea.com/2010/12/29/creamy-mashed-cauliflower/
  • kshiraakshara
    kshiraakshara Posts: 119 Member
    Twice baked cauliflower:
    http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/09/twice-baked-cauliflower-recipe.html
  • graceyykim
    graceyykim Posts: 17
    Definitely twice baked cauliflower! Me and my partner love it even more than the real thing! :)
  • Claud1313
    Claud1313 Posts: 6 Member
    Cut a whole head into small chunks - so that it fits into the garbage disposer easier.
    I love cauliflower but that was hilarious.
  • katrinadulce
    katrinadulce Posts: 61 Member
    Aloo Gobi
    http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/cauliflower-with-sweet-potatoes.html

    The only things "spicy" in it is the cumin and ginger but it ends up more like an almost-savory dessert. I couldn't stop eating it.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/11/cauliflower-tots.html

    This may or may not be the recipe where you freeze it for a period of time. By freezing them prior to cutting it allows them to set up and easier to handle.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    I like steamed cauliflower. I haven't tried roasted, but it also sounds yummy.

    If you like salads, you can also reserve some raw to chop up as one of your salad ingredients. Or as a nice, crunchy snack with a bit of your favorite dressing.
  • jessiccaahmad
    jessiccaahmad Posts: 1
    this may not be appropriate for toddlers but my husband can't get enough of it.

    http://www.laaloosh.com/2013/01/22/buffalo-cauliflower-bites/
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Thanks guys. I didn't think of aloo gobi. Next time. I roasted half and pureed half with milk, butter & mild cheddar. They're both good but the puree is awesome, like a super light polenta. My 1 year old approved.
  • TrenAbe
    TrenAbe Posts: 26
    I made a pizza once using cauliflower as the crust. It was actually pretty good.

    I found the recipe on YouTube in case you wanted to try it.
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Curried-Cauliflower-230653
    Made this today and all the nephew and nieces loved it. But in our family veggies are mandatory and we have ended up with foodies who adore roasted veggies and all manner of curries
  • grandmothercharlie
    grandmothercharlie Posts: 887 Member
    Use cooked cauliflower instead of potatoes in potato salad. Can't tell the difference.
  • Charcharlottey
    Charcharlottey Posts: 18
    I would make rice with it. You can find tutorials all over the internet. It's easy to do and delicious!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    my 2 favourite recipes

    http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/cauliflower-peanut-satay-fried-rice-32p50c11f/

    and

    http://chocolatechillimango.com/2012/12/16/cauliflower-protein-bread/#.U8N1JdJDFHg

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