Cauliflower tends to be one of those forgotten vegetables yet it is incredibly healthy; a one cup serving has less than 30 Calories, almost your full daily intake of vitamin C, along with significant amounts of your dietary fibre, folate and vitamin K. Studies have also shown that cauliflower may even be linked to a decreased risk of cancer (due to its detoxifying affects) - for more on cauliflower's health benefits click here. Cauliflower also stands up well to being boiled (does not lose a significant amount of its nutrients) but you'll find I am a huge fan of roasting my vegetables. I find it tastes a lot better, and yes you might add a little oil or butter - but it is minimal, and you keep all the nutrients and give yourself some variety. This recipe is adapted from The Gourmet Pregnancy by Leah Douglas.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into sliced florets
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 500 F
- Combine cauliflower, melted butter, brown sugar, paprika, cinnamon and cumin. Season with salt and ground pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Serve cauliflower warm.
Comments
The recipe is actually "Spiced Caramelized Cauliflower and Candied Curry Pecan Salad", but the way the cauliflower is spiced makes a fantastic side to your meal on its own. Make sure to keep them in the oven until they look very brown in spots, I thought I burnt them the first time, but the darker ones were the best ones! This even won over non-cauliflower fans. Enjoy!
I can't wait to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteAnother great recipe for cauliflower that my grandmother gave me is quick and simple. Boil your cauliflower, let it cool, add red wine vinegar, a small amount of olive oil, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. It's delicious and refreshing :)