Cauliflower | Ingredient Spotlight

Cauliflower is a powerful vegetable that can be prepared in many different ways. You can roast, steam, and even grate it! Cauliflower has become very popular as a substitute for many carb-centric foods like rice and pizza crust. Let’s take a closer look to see why we should add it to our shopping list. Save the graphic below and read all you need to know about cauliflower. 

Cauliflower | Healthy Ingredient Spotlight. Everything you need to know about cauliflower: nutrition, cooking tips, health benefits

 Cauliflower Nutrition Value: 

Per 50g

Calories: 12

Net Carbs: 1.45g

Fat: 0.05g

Protein: 0.99g

 

 Health Benefits of Cauliflower: 

1. High in fiber and Vitamin C

2. Provides antioxidants and phytonutrients

3. Strengthen immune system 

4. Maintains Electrolyte Balance 

5. Helps Reduce high blood pressure 

 

Cooking tips for Cauliflower 

1) Roast it whole with spices for 30 minutes for a meat substitute.

2) Boil for 15 minutes and mash it with yogurt for a lighter mashed potatoes substitute.

3) Grate the tops to create a rice consistency. Then sauté with butter, egg, and veggies for fried rice.

4) Buy cauliflower flour and substitute in carb-heavy flour recipes.