Cauliflower Love

weehah
weehah Posts: 81 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Just had to share how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE cauliflower. I just roast the heck out of it in the oven (drizzled with a little olive oil and salt) and it's so satisfying to chew, and low in calories . . . YUM.

That is all. : )
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  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    Yep, done right it's tasty.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    I do SO much with cauliflower I absolutely love it! Cinnamon/nutmeg spiced maple cauliflower at breakfast, garlic roasted for dinner, buffalo baked cauliflower, mashed cauliflower, cauliflower sautéed in leftover bacon or steak grease after roasting, pizza, rice alternative in some dishes....I absolutely love it and its versatility!(:
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    I love the texture of cauliflower more than broccoli.
  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    My dh and mil make fried cauliflower. It's so damn good that I have dedicated an entire garden bed to growing just cauliflower
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I do the same but also add broccoli and sometimes asparagus spears. Sprinkle with a little parmesan and garlic powder before roasting, and dip into ceaser dressing.
  • weehah
    weehah Posts: 81 Member
    Yum to all! I have my own way of cutting up a head of it, but other suggestions welcomed! That's the only slightly annoying part (but totally worth it).
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I'm always worried about the nutrients being cooked out being in the oven for so long.. I leave mine in for 30-35 minutes, until they're crunchy.
  • Cynsonya
    Cynsonya Posts: 668 Member
    I always eat my cauliflower raw. I've got a head in the fridge now. After reading this post I think I'll try roasting it.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    Cynsonya wrote: »
    I always eat my cauliflower raw. I've got a head in the fridge now. After reading this post I think I'll try roasting it.
    after raw carrots and spinach, raw cauliflower is the best raw veggie.

  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    Sounds illegal.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    I'm not the biggest fan of cauliflower (watery cauliflower cheese is disgusting!) but I've found that I quite like it as a puree - steamed in the microwave, then pureed with a little bit of butter and milk added, it's a great side dish.
  • 230to142
    230to142 Posts: 6 Member
    I believe Under Armour actually mentioned cauliflower as one of the top foods that helps MFP subscribers lose weight and keep it off. I'll have to look for that article but it came out in the first quarter of this year, 2016.
  • 230to142
    230to142 Posts: 6 Member
    230to142 wrote: »
    I believe Under Armour actually mentioned cauliflower as one of the top foods that helps MFP subscribers lose weight and keep it off. I'll have to look for that article but it came out in the first quarter of this year, 2016.

    Here it is: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3056448/want-to-lose-weight-eat-like-these-people-more-fiber-more-fat/1
  • lmbecker12
    lmbecker12 Posts: 46 Member
    When I have a few extra calories and want a savory treat I will "rice" up a head of cauliflower, cook it until tender with a tbsp of olive oil and then melt in 2 oz of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Throw in a few other veggies for fun. YUM! Super creamy and tasty.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    weehah wrote: »
    Just had to share how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE cauliflower. I just roast the heck out of it in the oven (drizzled with a little olive oil and salt) and it's so satisfying to chew, and low in calories . . . YUM.

    That is all. : )

    Yep, I love it that way too.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I'm always worried about the nutrients being cooked out being in the oven for so long.. I leave mine in for 30-35 minutes, until they're crunchy.

    It's typically done in 10 for me, roasted.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Cynsonya wrote: »
    I always eat my cauliflower raw. I've got a head in the fridge now. After reading this post I think I'll try roasting it.

    Raw dipped in baba ganoush is amazing.

    Okay, enough serial posting about cauliflower! ;-)
  • tjones0411
    tjones0411 Posts: 179 Member
    Whether it's pureed or roasted, add a drizzle of white truffle oil to it. A-MAZING.
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    im actually making cauliflower donuts this weekend :)
  • Cynsonya
    Cynsonya Posts: 668 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Cynsonya wrote: »
    I always eat my cauliflower raw. I've got a head in the fridge now. After reading this post I think I'll try roasting it.

    Raw dipped in baba ganoush is amazing.

    Okay, enough serial posting about cauliflower! ;-)

    Love baba ganoush!
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    I need cauliflower..... nom!
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    So i was thinking of baking with some cauliflower and wanted your imput if this would come out good or not. I want to keep calories down so was thinking of making a pumpkin spice type bread thing. Here's how, let me know if you think it will come out or be dry or any thoughts.
    6 oz of steamed cauliflower
    a little almond milk for pureeing/consistency of cauliflower
    60g pumpkin puree
    46 grams egg whites
    baking powder
    Stevia/Swerve/zero calorie sweetener
    Cinnamon
    nutmeg
    mix together, put in a mini bread loaf metal pan thing
    bake for about 30 minutes on 350 degrees
    You think this will come out dry? Hoping the pumpkin puree will make it moist. Any thoughts?
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I'm always worried about the nutrients being cooked out being in the oven for so long.. I leave mine in for 30-35 minutes, until they're crunchy.

    It's typically done in 10 for me, roasted.

    What temp do you cook it at? I have my oven on 200C (392f) fan forced.
  • OyGeeBiv
    OyGeeBiv Posts: 733 Member
    bmarge10288 wrote: »
    im actually making cauliflower donuts this weekend :)

    Seriously? I've never heard of cauliflower donuts! Would you share the recipe, please?
  • OyGeeBiv
    OyGeeBiv Posts: 733 Member
    betuel75 wrote: »
    So i was thinking of baking with some cauliflower and wanted your imput if this would come out good or not. I want to keep calories down so was thinking of making a pumpkin spice type bread thing. Here's how, let me know if you think it will come out or be dry or any thoughts.
    6 oz of steamed cauliflower
    a little almond milk for pureeing/consistency of cauliflower
    60g pumpkin puree
    46 grams egg whites
    baking powder
    Stevia/Swerve/zero calorie sweetener
    Cinnamon
    nutmeg
    mix together, put in a mini bread loaf metal pan thing
    bake for about 30 minutes on 350 degrees
    You think this will come out dry? Hoping the pumpkin puree will make it moist. Any thoughts?

    Hey, it's worth a try! I've never used pumpkin puree, but I have used unsweetened applesauce in baking - to replace oil in box recipes. Let us know how your recipe comes out. All the ingredients sound good together.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    edited May 2016
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I'm always worried about the nutrients being cooked out being in the oven for so long.. I leave mine in for 30-35 minutes, until they're crunchy.

    It's typically done in 10 for me, roasted.

    What temp do you cook it at? I have my oven on 200C (392f) fan forced.

    425 F, without the convection.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Ah ok. I'm having some today, so will bump up the temp.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Hope it works!
  • BLifts38
    BLifts38 Posts: 248 Member
    64crayons wrote: »
    bmarge10288 wrote: »
    im actually making cauliflower donuts this weekend :)

    Seriously? I've never heard of cauliflower donuts! Would you share the recipe, please?

    for the donuts:
    70g riced cauliflower
    8g vanilla protein powder
    1 egg white
    3g coconut flour
    12g pb2
    1 tbsp sugar free jam
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    2 tbsp almond milk

    for the topping:
    6g pb2 mixed with water
    1/2 tbsp sugar free jam mixed with a tiny bit of almond milk

    microwave cauliflower for 2 minutes to get it soft, then mix all ingredients except toppings in a food processor. bake in donut pan at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. drizzle jam and pb2 topping

    serving size: 2
    3F/21C/19P
  • Canuckgirl77
    Canuckgirl77 Posts: 123 Member
    betuel75 wrote: »

    You think this will come out dry? Hoping the pumpkin puree will make it moist. Any thoughts?

    I think it sounds great! Maybe add some vanilla - that will enhance the flavours more, especially since cauliflower is so bland.

    I've baked with pumpkin before and it's always come out super moist. Would love to know how it turns out!

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