What About It / Cauliflower

Roasted. Mashed. Riced. Pizza-dough’ed.

Cauliflower has become so trendy and versatile it’s even sold ready for an airfryer. I’ve never met a creamed cauliflower soup I didn’t like. But did you know that cauliflower is also fat-free, cholesterol-free, very low in calories & sodium, packed w/vitamins C, K and fiber. Tastes heavenly oven-roasted or pan-fried w/just a little olive oil and seasoning.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped

• 1 scallion/1 clove garlic/1 stalk celery/1/2 bunch asparagus/fresh or dried herbs/seeds etc., minced 

• 2-3 Tbsp olive oil, seasonings

• 4 cups water or broth

• Optional: 1-2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese

• Optional: cooked fish, steak, tofu, pulled chicken or pork

Method

• Mince the veg/herbs, lightly season with salt or sub, slightly pan-brown in a little oil.

• In a med pot filled ½ way with water or broth, boil chopped cauliflower on high 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.

• Reserving the vegetable water for later use, drain, pat dry: this always aids in browning food. 

• In a wide skillet, brown cauliflower on med-high (pre-heated)  – in a little oil and chosen spices/herbs for 2-3 minutes.

• Flip. Keep browned sides up. Add the minced veg/seeds and any fresh herbs. Brown for 2 more minutes or until desired color.

• Stir together lightly, adding any cooked meat and/or cheese. Remove from heat and cover for 2-3 minutes. 

• Plate whimsically. 

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