Cauliflower is extremely versatile, that’s why it’s easy to use in a lot of cauliflower recipes.
Besides its versatility, this nutritious vegetable is also a good source of Vitamins B6, C and K as well as minerals such as magnesium, manganese and potassium. It also has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Here are 3 cauliflower recipes you can’t afford to miss!
Cauliflower Extreme
What you need:
- 1 head cauliflower, steamed and mashed
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese (dairy or vegan)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (dairy or vegan)
- 1 tablespoon butter, sliced into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Place mashed cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and onion powder in a 9-inch baking dish. Top with butter slices. Stir everything together until all ingredients are well-combined. Bake in a pre-heated oven (175 degrees Celsius) for 30-45 minutes. Allow to cool for several minutes before serving.
Creamed Custard Cauliflower
What you need:
- 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets, steamed
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk of your choice (dairy, oat, soy, almond, etc)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan over medium heat then add flour, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1 cup milk. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Stir in cauliflower and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat then set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground white pepper. Add cauliflower mixture to the bowl and stir to mix ingredients well. Bake in a pre-heated oven (175 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes or until custard is set. Serve immediately.
Easy Cauliflower Curry
What you need:
- 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat and cook cauliflower for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer florets in a large bowl and set aside. Using a blender or food processor, puree onion, jalapeno, tomato, parsley, cumin, coriander and turmeric. Transfer mixture to a pan and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low then stir in cauliflower, garlic, chicken broth and salt. Cook until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
Snacking healthy won’t be too hard especially if you try any of these amazing cauliflower recipes!
