Cauliflower

[jazz lady]

Making some dietary changes and decided to try different things with cauliflower. It's pretty bland on its own, but with the right seasonings it can be pretty tasty.

Riced cauliflower - I found some frozen packages from Hanover and picked up a couple. Pop in the microwave for 4 - 4.5 minutes and they are done. Tried the cilantro-lime and Asian stir fry versions, and both were tasty. Note: haven't tried making my own "rice" yet but may try that soon.

Instantpot - Steam for 0 minutes, then instant release. Season with salt/pepper and a little butter. Also with a sprinkle of parmesan.

Oven - roasted with other veggies and glazed with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

Any other ideas?

 

[stgislander]

Making some dietary changes and decided to try different things with cauliflower. It's pretty bland on its own, but with the right seasonings it can be pretty tasty.

Riced cauliflower - I found some frozen packages from Hanover and picked up a couple. Pop in the microwave for 4 - 4.5 minutes and they are done. Tried the cilantro-lime and Asian stir fry versions, and both were tasty. Note: haven't tried making my own "rice" yet but may try that soon.

Instantpot - Steam for 0 minutes, then instant release. Season with salt/pepper and a little butter. Also with a sprinkle of parmesan.

Oven - roasted with other veggies and glazed with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

Any other ideas?

My wife is working on a buffalo cauliflower recipe using our air fryer. Needs some work though. The taste is there but she doesn't have the crispiness down yet. She's tried both flour and Panko crumbs. May have to go full blown batter.

 

[Monello]

Instantpot - Steam for 0 minutes,

Sounds like you have a magic pot.

 

[GWguy]

Oven roast after coating in bread crumbs. Little bit of olive oil spray.

 

[jazz lady]

Sounds like you have a magic pot.

No, 0 minutes is correct. It cooks the cauliflower in the time it takes for the IP to come up to pressure.

 

[jazz lady]

Oven roast after coating in bread crumbs. Little bit of olive oil spray.

Thanks. Just bought a high-tech oil sprayer for spritzing.

 

[GWguy]

Thanks. Just bought a high-tech oil sprayer for spritzing.

I had one too. Kept clogging and needed too much attention. Now I just get a can of olive oil spray.

 

[Agee]

When you venture over to the wild side and make yourself... Cauliflower in food processor, pulse to desired consistency. Stir-fry, Risotto, Cheesy Cauliflower, Chicken/mushroom/Cauliflower bake (cream of mushroom, chicken soup). etc...

 

[jazz lady]

I had one too. Kept clogging and needed too much attention. Now I just get a can of olive oil spray.

I don't like the taste of the canned spray olive oil. This is the one I got and it is not supposed to clog:

Amazon product

 

[jazz lady]

When you venture over to the wild side and make yourself... Cauliflower in food processor, pulse to desired consistency. Stir-fry, Risotto, Cheesy Cauliflower, Chicken/mushroom/Cauliflower bake (cream of mushroom, chicken soup). etc...

I've got to get a food processor bigger than the baby one I have first, else it will take FOREVER.

Thinking about getting another Kitchenaid as I loved the one I had, but checking out other brands, too. Too many choices! Those suggestions sound really good. Love me some risotto.

 

[Agee]

I've got to get a food processor bigger than the baby one I have first, else it will take FOREVER.

Thinking about getting another Kitchenaid as I loved the one I had, but checking out other brands, too. Too many choices! Those suggestions sound really good. Love me some risotto.

You know your gadgets

 

[jazz lady]

You know your gadgets

Yes, I do and am a smart shopper. And now I have a new baker's rack in my kitchen to hold them all. Well, some of them anyway.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

You can try "fettucini" sauce using cauliflower. My wife made it....once.

https://pinchofyum.com/healthy-fettucine-alfredo

 

[jazz lady]

You can try "fettucini" sauce using cauliflower. My wife made it....once.

https://pinchofyum.com/healthy-fettucine-alfredo

No, but thanks though.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

No, but thanks though.

Okay, good. It's gross.

 

[jazz lady]

So I made a whole head of cauliflower in the Instantpot tonight and it is the bomb.

I just cut out the stem, then brushed the entire head with a mix of melted butter, EVOO, garlic, and spices. I had leftover chicken broth in the bottom from the chicken thighs I just did, so I set the head on the rack and set the time for 1 minute, then did a quick release when finished. Placed the steamed head on a baking sheet, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese, and broiled until lightly brown.

Will definitely be making this again!

 

[jazz lady]

So I made a whole head of cauliflower in the Instantpot tonight and it is the bomb.

I just cut out the stem, then brushed the entire head with a mix of melted butter, EVOO, garlic, and spices. I had leftover chicken broth in the bottom from the chicken thighs I just did, so I set the head on the rack and set the time for 1 minute, then did a quick release when finished. Placed the steamed head on a baking sheet, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese, and broiled until lightly brown.

Will definitely be making this again!

Also, you can use whatever spice mix you wish. I have one that is perfect without overpowering the cauliflower I got from BJ's called "Simply Asia Orange Ginger Garlic Seasoning." I also use a grated Parmesan cheese that is jarred but has no cellulose filler (i.e. sawdust!) called "4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese." You can get it at most grocery stores.

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[Agee]

Also, you can use whatever spice mix you wish. I have one that is perfect without overpowering the cauliflower I got from BJ's called "Simply Asia Orange Ginger Garlic Seasoning." I also use a grated Parmesan cheese that is jarred but has no cellulose filler (i.e. sawdust!) called "4C All Natural Parmesan Grated Cheese." You can get it at most grocery stores.

Amazon product

Parmesan Grated Cheese - 4C Foods

Buy Now HomeStyle Enjoy the nutty, delicious taste of 4C Shredded HomeStyle Parmesan Cheese. Cheese is all you’ll get…No Additives, No Preservatives and No Cellulose! Our cheese is aged over 10 months. 6 oz. Cheese. Cheese..Nothing but Cheese. Enjoy the nutty, delicious taste of 4C Grated...

www.4c.com

Thanks for the sawdust (cellulose) reminder, didn't realize until recently that most of the common grated products on the market include this filler...

 

[jazz lady]

Thanks for the sawdust (cellulose) reminder, didn't realize until recently that most of the common grated products on the market include this filler...

You're welcome. I am trying hard to get most of the crap out of my diet and that include additives and preservatives. I really don't need to be eating a tree a la Euell Gibbons. (And I wonder how many will get that reference?)

 

[GWguy]

I got a container of the Classico 3-cheese from Giant because it had no sawdust. Eh. Didn't care for the flavor. In the Deli section with the cheeses you'll find small containers of Parm/Asiagio/Romano that are much better.

Thanx for the tip on pre-steaming the cauliflower before roasting. I'd wind up with blackened bread coating and underdone veggie. Never occurred to me to pre-steam. duh.