Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable similar to broccoli, which is an important source of many nutrients.
It also contains unique plant compounds, that may reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
It is very suitable for weight loss and it is incredibly easy to add cauliflower to your diet.
Cauliflower is very low in calories but high in vitamins.
In fact, cauliflower contains a portion of almost every vitamin and mineral you need.
Nutritional value
100 g of cauliflower contains:
- 25 calories
- 5 g carbohydrates
- 2 g fiber
- 2 g protein
In addition, this portion of cauliflower fully covers the daily requirement of vitamin C and 1/4 of that of vitamin K. From 100 grams of this vegetable, 92 are water - this means, that cauliflower helps the body to stay hydrated.
How to cook it
Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable and can be prepared in several ways:
- Steamed Cauliflower - The easiest way is to steam it. You can cook a whole head of cauliflower or cut it into pieces;
- Roasted Cauliflower - Cut the head of cauliflower into "steaks" or pieces, spread them on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Bake in the oven, until they aquire a golden color;
- Cauliflower Cream Soup - Puree it. Once the cauliflower is cooked, it can be pureed, until it has a smooth creamy consistency. Some people use it as a substitute for cream sauces or add it to smoothies;
- Cauliflower Puree - Mash it. Increase the nutritional value of mashed potatoes by stewing some cauliflower and mashing it along with the potatoes. You can even skip the potatoes entirely and opt for low-carb mashed cauliflower instead;
- Grate it. Steam the cauliflower and then grate it to the consistency of rice. You can substitute rice in numerous recipes for a more dietary meal!
