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3 Ways to Power Up with Cauliflower

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If you’ve been in a grocery store lately or searched for low-carb recipes, you’ve probably come across cauliflower pizza crust. It seems that this tasty and trendy food is enjoying its time in the spotlight. But before you shell out for this pre-packaged treat, don’t forget about all of the options you have with a simple head of cauliflower. Here are a few of my favorites at the moment:

Cast iron cauliflower – Sometimes my favorite recipes come from a desperate need to go grocery shopping and being forced to get creative with what I already have on hand. Enter cast iron cauliflower. Using one of my favorite cooking tools, all you need is a head of cauliflower, olive oil, your favorite spices, grated parmesan cheese and a jar of marinara (if you’d like). Heat the oil in the pan while chopping the cauliflower into florets. Toss in the florets and stir until they’re slightly browned, adding your favorite herbs or spices (I just used a pinch of kosher salt and garlic powder). Add a few dollops of marinara sauce, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and place in a preheated oven (about 350° F) for about 15 minutes or so. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this turned out, and my husband loved it too!

Cauli-tacos – Don’t let Tuesday have all the fun. Make any day “Taco Tuesday” with cauli-tacos. Chop cauliflower into tiny florets and sauté in your oil of choice with mushrooms and onions. Wrap in a toasted corn tortilla and top with your favorite taco staples, like salsa and avocado.

Cauli-omelet – I’ve shared this before, and it’s one of my favorite breakfasts. Sauté cauliflower “rice” in oil, add a couple eggs or egg whites, and top with spinach or your other favorite greens. The cauli rice gives the omelet a delicious fluffy texture that’s light but filling. Try this as a healthy breakfast or even as breakfast for dinner!

Do you have any go-to cauliflower tips, tricks or recipes? Share them in the comments section. Happy cooking!

22 thoughts on “3 Ways to Power Up with Cauliflower

  1. I am the leader for FL 0468 and I printed and made copies of your snack hacks post, did it as a hand out and everyone LOVED it. most of our members do not do internet but I can pass on what you tell us.

  2. I lost last one in iPad on Spring Clean Your Weight-Loss Goals but did chapter program on it this week along with comments from Division winners and Royalty from Recognition Day recently held in Northern California and added local Farmers Market in area. Well received by chapter. Even have some members looking into receiving blog. thank you for your inspiration!

  3. Great cauli-recipes, Maggie! Buffalo cauliflower bites are a tasty, healthy snack too:
    6 cups fresh cauliflower florets
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    pinch of salt
    pinch of pepper
    1 tablespoon melted butter
    ¾ cup hot sauce
    Preheat oven to 450. Spray baking sheet with olive oil. Set aside. Mix the garlic powder, salt, pepper, melted butter, and hot sauce in a bowl. Add the cauliflower into a large gallon-sized bag, pour the buffalo sauce into the bag. Shake until the cauliflower florets are fully coated. Spread on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with blue cheese dressing, if desired.

  4. Aldis sells minced cauliflower in the freezer section for those of us who don’t want to dirty their food processor

    1. like the idea of mince cauliflower at aldis my granddaughter borrow my food processor and havent seen it for awhile but this is better anyway and it sounds so good going to get some today

  5. Thank you Sandra, i will try the cauli-omelet. and let you know how i liked it on Monday.

  6. Your blog posts are wonderful, I was wondering is it possible to make an option for the the articles to be printed out? I would love to share them with my chapter #0636 Palm Coast FL. Thank you!

    1. Thank you, Donna! We’re looking into making these available as a printer-friendly version, but do not currently have a timeline. Thanks for reading!

    2. Good news, Donna – You may now print any blog using the little printer blog icon at the bottom of each blog. Hope this helps!

  7. Hi Maggie:
    I love your posts! Here is a recipe that my family loves and it is called “Cauliflower & Broccoli Casserole:
    3 cups cauliflower; 3 cups broccoli; 1-10 oz can cream of celery soup; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 cup fat-free mayo; 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; paprika

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Steam cauliflower and broccoli flowerets until cooked but still crisp. Place in a 2-3 qt. casserole dish. Mix remaining ingredients (except for the paprika, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs) and pour evenly over the veggies (I add a little water to the soup mix). Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese together and sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Garnish with a few shakes of paprika. Bake in oven for 35 minutes.

  8. Hi to all TOPS members

    I love the cauli to crunch on and also cooked cauli with olive oil, butter, dried onion flakes and onion powder.,some Italian seasoning and a shake or two of sage. Smash and eat your way to a slimmer you. Use the Move Over Whipped Buttermilk Butter tastes a little like sweet buttermilk and makes mashed potatoes dance.

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