Steamed cauliflower

Total Time:

20 min

Prep:

10 min

Cook:

10 min

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Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

    1 - cup water
    1 - rib celery with leaves, cut into several pieces
    1 - lemon, cut in 1/2
    1 - head garlic, cut in 1/2
    3 - pounds assorted colored baby cauliflower, such as yellow, orange, and purple
  
Dressing:
    1 - lemon, juiced
    1 - teaspoon minced garlic
    1/4 - cup extra-virgin olive oil
    Salt and pepper

Directions;

Heat water, celery, lemon, and garlic together in a saucepan. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket and set over water. Steam cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes or until fork tender. 

Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with dressing. Serve warm.

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Fake mashed potatoes (Boiled cauliflower)

 Ingredients

    1 - medium head cauliflower
    1 - tablespoon cream cheese, softened
    1/4 - cup grated Parmesan
    1/2 - teaspoon minced garlic
    1/8 - teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
    1/8 - teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/2 - teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
    3 = tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool  if cauliflower is to wet just heat it up on the stove to get rid of extra moisture.

In a bowl, use a potato masher to blend everything.

Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Cauliflower pizza crust

Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, stalk removed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until fine. Steam in a steamer basket and drain well. (I like to put it on a towel to get all the moisture out.) Let cool.

In a bowl, combine the cauliflower with the mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, garlic powder and eggs. Transfer to the center of the baking sheet and spread into a circle, resembling a pizza crust. Bake for 20 minutes.

Add desired toppings and bake an additional 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

Nonstick spray
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat oven to 425ºF.
2. Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have two cups of cauliflower crumbles. Place in a large bowl and microwave for seven to eight minutes, or until soft. Remove from the microwave and let cool.
3. Mix in the cauliflower, egg, one cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
4. Top the pizza with the sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella, grape tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes. Top with basil before serving.