GARLIC CAULIFLOWER
In my never-ending quest to find ways to combat the symptom of menopause, I look for, among other things, foods and recipes. While I have often overlooked Cauliflower in the produce section, it is a powerhouse in several ways:
It is filling and low calorie
It may help prevent cancer*
Helps to protect cell damage*
Cauliflower is full of nutrients like calcium and folic acid to help support bone health**
It’s relatively inexpensive
Oh, and it’s delicious!
This recipe is as easy as they come - just the way I like it. Four ingredients and some time are all it takes.
RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
1 Head of Cauliflower
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 Cloves of Garlic
Kosher Salt
PROCESS
STEP 1:
Chop up cauliflower into (somewhat) uniform chunks, rinse, and drain thoroughly.
Spread out onto a large, rimmed baking sheet.
STEP 2:
Roughly chop garlic and add to Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I used five medium-sized cloves of garlic for this.
Use less garlic or more depending on your taste - it is 100% up to you.
STEP 3:
Pour olive oil and garlic mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt.
Bake at 425° for 40 - 45 minutes, tossing once about 30 minutes into baking.
The garlic and cauliflower get nice and brown and slightly crispy. I love the texture and the crispy garlic really makes this one of my favorites.
I have also tried this with a little Parmesan and lemon zest over the top and it was great! This is another one of those recipes that you can dress up or down depending on your taste.
Make it your own!
Enjoy!
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Nutritional Information*
Calories: 299 Fat: 8g Protein: 12g Fiber: 8g
Carbohydrates: 50g Calcium: 5% Vitamin C: 162%
Servings: 4
Storage: Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to a week.
Sources:
Nutritional Information is pulled from MyFitnessPal
*https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-cauliflower
**https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/5-incredible-foods-that-help-you-sail-through-menopause-with-ease-1405523