Cauliflower is delicious raw or cooked. This makes it versatile! In the supermarket you can find whole heads of cauliflower, as well as bags of fresh pre-cut florets and frozen florets. What could be easier?
Here are some fun and easy ways to enjoy cauliflower as part of your 5 A Day:
- Dip raw cauliflower florets into low-fat dip, hummus or salsa.
- Add chopped raw cauliflower to a mixed green salad or a pasta salad.
- Steam cauliflower florets and serve as a side dish with meat, fish, poultry, and even pasta.
- Create a creamy side dish by mashing cooked cauliflower with low fat milk. Many people think mashed cauliflower tastes just like mashed potatoes!
- Add cauliflower to your favorite stir-fry.
- Add chopped cauliflower to vegetable lasagna or an omelet.
- Enjoy hot, delicious cream of cauliflower soup on a chilly day.
Try these recipes featuring cauliflower from the 5 A Day Kids Cookbook.
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