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Three wonderful recipes with cauliflower

Cauliflower is a type of cabbage that is white in color and closely resembles broccoli.

We will share three wonderful recipes with cauliflower. This vegetable is so versatile, despite having a flavor that for some is very characteristic.

Cauliflower is a type of white cabbage, it is very similar to broccoli, but its texture and flavor change completely. Today we want to give you more information about this vegetable so that you can get to know it in depth and you can love it and try it if you haven't already.

Benefits of cauliflower

Cauliflower is that type of food that you can consume both hot and cold, it is excellent to add to a salad as well as to accompany a good stewed chicken.

  • Cauliflower, as well as other cabbage, produces a nutrient called sulforaphane, which prevents cancer in the human body.

  • This type of food provides a large amount of antioxidants, which delay the aging of cells and prevent cell mutations.

  • It has a high content of water and fiber, this helps intestinal transit and maintain adequate blood levels and suitable for good body development.

  • It is an excellent source of choline. This is a nutrient that facilitates muscle movement, therefore, in addition to all the benefits already mentioned, consuming cauliflower improves sleep, learning and memory.

  • It contains many nutrients and vitamins that your body needs, especially vitamin C and K.

How to prepare dishes with cauliflower?

We will show you three wonderful recipes with cauliflower, this vegetable that, as mentioned above, cannot be missing from your table for all the positive contributions it provides.

It should be noted that cauliflower has a particularly strong flavor, so there can be two types of people: those who love its taste and those who absolutely hate it. If you are one of the first, closely follow these recipes that we are going to expose:

Grated cauliflower

This vegetable cooked in the oven, achieves a perfect gratin. To prepare it you will only need the following ingredients:

  • A large cauliflower.

  • Water.

  • A pinch of salt.

  • Cheese.

  • Milk.

  • Pepper.

  • Eggs.

Method of preparation: Now, you must chop the cauliflower into small pieces, trying to preserve the flower shape it has.

Now put it in a bowl made for ovens with little water and a pinch of salt. Place in the oven for about 5 minutes and while you wait, beat the milk together with the eggs and add the cheese when you have a compact mixture.

Take the cauliflower out of the oven, drain the water if there is any left and now add the mixture you prepared with the milk. Put in the oven again for 10 minutes; when ready, grate cheese on top and serve.

creamy cauliflower sauce

You can make this divine sauce to accompany your pasta. Among the recipes with cauliflower is this creamy sauce based on this vegetable and 100% nutritious. We assure you that you will always want to include it in your lunches. The ingredients are the following:

  • The amount of paste you are going to use.

  • 30g of breadcrumbs

  • 30g of parmesan cheese.

  • An onion.

  • 250g of cauliflower.

  • 200 ml. Of liquid cream to cook.

  • Spices to your liking.

Method of preparation: To prepare it you must cook the pasta al dente, since it will finish cooking with the cauliflower. Chop the onion and small cauliflower florets. Now, in a pan over low heat and with a little oil, toast the breadcrumbs, add the cheese and let small crumbs form; add the onion and wait for them to become transparent.

Now add the cauliflower and fry for 20 minutes. Then add water to finish cooking the pasta. When it is ready, add the cream and serve to taste.

Cauliflower Salad

This delicious dish consists of many nutrients, since vegetables are its first ingredient. There are many ways to prepare it, but we will give you only one that, in our opinion, is the most complete. To enjoy it you will need:

  • A boiled and shredded chicken milanese.

  • Onion pieces.

  • Chopped tomatoes in box.

  • A garlic clove.

  • For the dressing you will need mustard, mayonnaise and a little honey.

Method of preparation: Its preparation is simple. In a pot, boil the cauliflower chopped into small florets. When it is smooth and with the texture you want. Let cool, then add the onion and tomato, previously chopped, along with the shredded milanesa. In a separate bowl, mix the ingredients for the dressing. Throw it on the salad and enjoy it.

Now you can consider three wonderful recipes with cauliflower to prepare at home. Remember that this vegetable is excellent for good body development, so we encourage you to buy it, taste it and venture into its preparations.

 

 

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