Best South Beach Friendly Cauliflower Recipes

SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into bite-size florets.
• Saute in olive oil, adding more oil when (and if) necessary, till cauliflower begins to brown.
• Add the garlic (more if you like).
• Stir to combine flavors.
• Season with salt, pepper, Splenda and red pepper flakes (if desired).
• Optional: Spinach can be added if desired. Place the fresh spinach on top of the cauliflower once it is browned to you liking. When spinach is wilted, stir to combine. Or, cook spinach separately and add to browned cauliflower, and combine.

SOUTH BEACH CAULIFLOWER MASH WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, garlic cloves, and broth in a large saucepan. If cauliflower is not completely covered by the broth, add water until just covered. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 12 minutes.
• Reserve 2 Tbsp of the cooking liquid and drain cauliflower (don't dry it, but allow it to drain fairly thoroughly). Transfer cauliflower and garlic to the bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth, pulsing in one or two tbsp of the reserved broth, if necessary, to moisten mixture. You might want to use fat free cream cheese during this step instead of the broth for extra body and creaminess. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, stir in chopped chives. Serve warm.

GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

CAULIFLOWER (MASHED) POTATOES (SOUTH BEACH DIET) RECIPE

Steps:

• Steam or microwave the cauliflower until soft. Puree in food processor, adding the butter and the half and half to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY CAULIFOWER SOUP (SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat,.
• Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add cauliflower. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Return to saucepan and whisk in sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and serve hot. Or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.