California Cauliflower Recipes

CALIFORNIA CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into large florets.
• Steam for 5 minutes.
• Place in medium casserole dish.
• Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
• Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes or until fork tender.
• Add cheese and return to oven to melt- about 5 minutes.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE CAULIFLOWER RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Working in batches, add the cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles rice. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and cook the onion and garlic, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower rice, cumin, paprika, salt and black beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the salsa and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

EASY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Combine cauliflower and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Mix brown sugar, salt, and curry powder in a small bowl. Taste and adjust until mixture is sweet and salty. Sprinkle over cauliflower and mix well. Spread cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn cauliflower and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
• Place the olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag. Add cauliflower, and shake to mix. Pour into the prepared casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.