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Cauliflower anyone?
AskTracyAnnK28
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I'm liking cauliflower lately, but getting kinda tired of just steaming it and just throwing on some ICBINB Light. Sometimes I go a little nutty and add some parmesian cheese but...
Anyone know of any healthy, low-cal cauliflower recipes?
Anyone know of any healthy, low-cal cauliflower recipes?
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Cauliflower*
Cauliflower gets a lot of hate on this board, but it's my favorite veggie. I like to coat in a light coat of olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic and put in the oven0 -
apologies for the spelling...0
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Roasted with olive oil and garlic salt.
(it only gets hate when it people try to make it into food it isn't, like pizza crust or cookies)0 -
I like to slice it thinly and add it raw to coleslaw.0
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tracyannk28 wrote: »
Thanks...any subsitutions for olive oil? I've been avoiding it since it has so many calories
I guess you could do some other oil, but olive oil is too good to try to replace.
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I guess you could do some other oil, but olive oil is too good to try to replace.
Plus, no matter what oil you use, it all has the same calories. There is no low cal oil....the amount of calories you use is only controlled by the amount of oil you use.
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I have developed a love for different kinds of Dukkah lately, and sprinking some over cauli before roasting is good. I go through at least 2 heads of cauliflower a week! Roasted, steamed, mashed with some light laughing cow cheese...
It sucks up flavour really well, so you can sprinkle it with herbs or seasonings to match your meal.0 -
tracyannk28 wrote: »
Thanks...any subsitutions for olive oil? I've been avoiding it since it has so many calories
Butter
Just use the spray olive oil or get an oil spritzer -- you don't need to slop it on with a brush. For example, http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/09/oven-roasted-cauliflower.html . I'll second the recommendation for roasted -- very tasty. Even better if you roast some parsnips with them.
If you steam it fairly well and then mash, they can be used like mashed potatoes (but a quite different flavor), or just mixed in as a thickener in things.
If you like Indian cooking, lots of Indian recipes work well with cauliflower. For example: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/10/indian-spiced-cauliflower-and-potato.html
(Sorry if I come across as a shill for skinnytaste, but I love low-cal recipes that don't taste like diet food)0 -
I sometimes just blast it with a quick spray of cooking spray (so fine mist of oil) and add salt and pepper. I like it slightly carmelized to a golden brown, so the oil is necessary. I've also wanted to try this roast cauliflower recipe - http://www.purewow.com/entry_detail/recipe/8821/Forget-florets--roast-the-whole-damn-cauliflower.htm0
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Yes! Roasted with a touch of oil and salt is amazing.
I also like it raw dipped in hummus. I toss it in my salads. I'm a big fan of making Indian(ish) food so cooking it up with some chicken, chick peas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, coriander, and ginger (or just tossing in Curry powder instead) and serving over rice is fantastic. Stir fry with other fresh veggies and tossing on some light soy sauce and garlic powder and ginger mixed with chicken and rice. so good.0 -
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Butter Just use the spray olive oil or get an oil spritzer -- you don't need to slop it on with a brush. For example, http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/09/oven-roasted-cauliflower.html . I'll second the recommendation for roasted -- very tasty. Even better if you roast some parsnips with them.
If you steam it fairly well and then mash, they can be used like mashed potatoes (but a quite different flavor), or just mixed in as a thickener in things.
If you like Indian cooking, lots of Indian recipes work well with cauliflower. For example: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/10/indian-spiced-cauliflower-and-potato.html
(Sorry if I come across as a shill for skinnytaste, but I love low-cal recipes that don't taste like diet food)
There's still calories in the oil spray.0 -
If you want to skip the oil, just steam it. The sprinkle on your seasonings. It's not quite as good as baked with olive oil, but it's still tasty!0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »I have developed a love for different kinds of Dukkah lately, and sprinking some over cauli before roasting is good. I go through at least 2 heads of cauliflower a week! Roasted, steamed, mashed with some light laughing cow cheese...
It sucks up flavour really well, so you can sprinkle it with herbs or seasonings to match your meal.
OMG - I love laughing cow!! Maybe I'll try this tonight!!
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I mix it in with Annie's White Shells & Cheddar (macaroni). If you add a whole head, it seems like you're eating way more of the macaroni than you are, yet it's mostly cauliflower. A trick I like to play on myself
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tracyannk28 wrote: »
It's brilliant! I use it in mashed potato, in soups, inside stuffed chicken breasts... it's so versatile!
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I "roast" it like mentioned here. I have made mashed potatoes out of it and also soup. Love it. I usually steam them with broccoli, celery and dash of garlic powder. We made "popcorn" out of it the other day by roasting and sprinkling Cajun seasoning out of it.0
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I steam it but leave it still a bit firm, then put lemon juice on it and leave it overnight to soak up the juice. Then its finger food - something in the fridge that i can nibble on when I get hungry.0
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I just put it in everything! soup! turkey mince & veg! baked eggs!
I use coconut oil when cooking, even though its high in calories it's a good fat and will make your hair and skin strong and glowy/glossy
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I just made Cauliflower Fried Rice. I liked it a lot. It is a great cauliflower dish.
http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2013/03/cauliflower-fried-rice.html#_a5y_p=1498233
I also made this Tabouli dish. It was wonderful too!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cauliflower-tabouli-recipe.html
Love this soup too!
http://soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2012/12/cauliflower-leek-soup.html
I haven't made this in a while but it is good.
Chicken Cavalfiore
Source: WW 365-Day Menu Cookbook
Makes 2 servings
12 ounces skinned and boned chicken breasts
2 teaspoons enriched flour
1 teaspoon margarine
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup mushrooms
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup cauliflower florets, parboiled
2 teaspoons white wine
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lightly coat chicken with flour. Heat margarine and oil in skillet; sauté chicken until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan and set aside; add mushrooms, lemon juice, and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are just tender. Add broth; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add chicken, cauliflower and wine; turn to coat with heated sauce. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Per serving: 275 calories; 38 g protein; 9 g fat; 9 g carbohydrates; 125 mg sodium
Exchanges: 1 serving protein (4 ounces Poultry); 2 servings Vegetables; 1 serving Fats; 2 servings Extras (broth, flour and wine)
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Forgot this is amazing too!
http://soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/02/microwave-garlic-mashed-cauliflower.html0 -
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are incredible.
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Cauliflower-Buffalo-Wings-359711730 -
Cauliflower Salad
Source: WW 365-Day Menu Cookbook
Makes 2 servings
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups boiling water
½ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4 black olives, pitted and diced
2 tablespoons pimiento strips
2 teaspoons olive oil
Dash each salt and pepper
Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water 6 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain and transfer to bowl. Add vinegar and toss to coat; chill 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
Per serving: 87 calories; 3 g protein; 7 g fat; 6 g carbohydrates; 464 mg sodium
Exchanges: 2-1/8 servings Vegetables; 1 serving Fats; 1 servings Extras (olives
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does cauliflower rice reheat well the next day ?0
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I make cauliflower rice allot. Blend it up into tiny pieces. In a fry pan, melt butter, add cauliflower, stir fry for a couple minutes, then add maybe a few tablespoon of chicken stock, cover with lid and let steam for another few minutes. I'm not sure why but its so friggen good!!0
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I usually just eat it steamed, but it's good mashed like potatoes.
Also, as pizza crust http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cauliflower-pizza-crust/0
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