Do You Like Cauliflower? See How It's Grown, and Learn the Benefits!

[SeaBreeze]

We often steam a mixture of cauliflower with broccoli, drizzle with light olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, turmeric...as a side dish. Here's some facts about how it's grown, and how they keep it's color white.

 

[Steve]

I steam my cauliflower for just a few minutes till tender but still a bit firm.....

I often steam it till tender, mash it, add some butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper, mix and enjoy....

 

[rkunsaw]

I like cauliflower. I bought some seeds for the purple cauliflower I hope to grow next spring.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I admire you Larry for growing your crops from seed, you really seem to have a green thumb, I bet your vegetables are soooo tasty! :watermelon:

 

[Athos]

I HATE CAULIFLOWER. Especially the smell.

 

[Capt Lightning]

I love cauliflower, but most of the commercially grown ones here have virtually no taste. Have you ever tried Romanesco?

 

[SeaBreeze]

Mashed potato recipe with cauliflower...

Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic

Update this Thanksgiving cornerstone with nutritious cauliflower, lots of roasted garlic, and caramelized onions. With no butter or milk, this is a healthier version of the ultimate comfort food.

Staff Favorite, Gluten Free, Vegan


Recipe Yield: 10 servings
Recipe Calories: 129

Recipe Ingredient Details:

2 medium heads garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into small chunks)
1 medium head cauliflower (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or stock
1/4 cup fresh chives (finely chopped)
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Recipe Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°. Peel away loose outer layers of garlic bulb skin, leaving head intact. Cut off top ¼ inch, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil; then wrap in foil and bake for 1 hour or until cloves feel soft when pressed. When cool enough to handle, squeeze cloves into a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onion until caramelized, 20–25 minutes. Set aside. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add cauliflower. Cook for another 5–10 minutes, until everything is fork-tender. Drain and return to saucepan. Turn heat to medium and add remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus broth or stock.

Mash with a potato masher, adding more stock if needed to reach desired consistency. Stir in roasted garlic, onions, and chives, mashing as desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Serve immediately.

Recipe Additional Notes:

PER SERVING: 129 cal, 4g fat (3g mono, 1g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 3g protein, 21g carb, 4g fiber, 30mg sodium

Source URL: http://newhope360.com/recipes/mashed-potatoes-cauliflower-and-roasted-garlic

 

[Twixie]

I wouldn't say I loved it..pretty nondescript really..

 

[Falcon]

I cook it and pour Alfredo cheese sauce over it. Same with broccoli. Often both together.

I usually boil it out in the garage with an electric hotplate. It tends to stink up the house.

 

[RadishRose]

I like cauliflower, SB your recipe sounds delicious! I have made gratinees- gruyere cheese, cream, lots of cracked pepper baked, brown & bubbly. Wish I could eat it this way more often