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Cauliflower is versatile. It pairs amazingly well with almonds, olives, chives, and parsley to name a few ingredients. Try these two options or check out Cooking Light’s “Consider Cauliflower” article for even more ideas.
Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco
INGREDIENTS
4 cups small cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese)
PREPARATION
Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Preheat broiler to high. Combine cauliflower florets, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, pepper, salt, and chopped garlic in a large bowl. Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 10 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring once after 5 minutes. Top with crumbled queso fresco.
Source: Cooking Light, January 2017
Total Per Serving: Calories - 146, Carbs - 8g, Fat - 11g, Protein - 5g, Fiber - 2g, Sodium - 229mg.
Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots
INGREDIENTS
3 cups small cauliflower florets
2 cups thinly diagonally sliced carrot
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
PREPARATION
Preheat broiler to high. Combine cauliflower florets, carrot, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once after 4 minutes. Top with pomegranate arils and cilantro.
Source: Cooking Light, January 2017
Total Per Serving: Calories - 154 , Carbs - 13g, Protein - 2g, Fiber - 4g, Sodium - 250mg.
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