Turmeric Cauliflower w/ Spiced Sunflower
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This cauliflower dish is best on any occasion, either as a starter or to compliment a meal! Learn how to make this dish at home and all if it’s nutritional benefits!
Cauliflower Nutritional Facts: Cauliflower is super high in Vitamin C. In fact, in just one serving you can find 100% of your suggested Vitamin C intake. You’ll also find 25% of your daily recommended amount of Vitamin K.
Did you know there are different colors of cauliflower? Orange cauliflower holds 25% more Vitamin A than it’s white counterpart and purple cauliflower has anthocyanins antioxidants.
Good Read: Why is Tumeric Good For You?
Turmeric Cauliflower Ingredients
- 2 heads of cauliflower
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 1 TBSP turmeric
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Cauliflower Puree Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp white truffle oil (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 425 and set a small stockpot on the stove over medium-low heat.
- Start with the cauliflower, cut both directly in half to reveal the root in the center. With the point of your knife cut out the root in a V pattern and pick the florets apart. The root can be used for the puree.
- Add the cauliflower roots and the florets from 1 head of cauliflower to pot with cream, water, salt and 1 stick of butter.
- Once the cream starts to rise, (about 10-15 min) reduce heat and cook on low heat for 5 more minutes until cauliflower is soft but still has body. (*Too crunchy will result in a puree with chunks, too soft and the puree will not stand up)
- Meanwhile, on a different burner in a small saucepot, melt your tsp of butter with the tumeric and kosher salt.
- Once melted, mix the butter well and toss with the remaining uncooked cauliflower florets in a mixing bowl.
- When florets are covered in turmeric butter, spread them evenly on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes until just browning slightly.
- Moving Back to the Puree: When the cauliflower in the cream is done, transfer to your blender in small batches. Note: You do not need all of the liquid, just use enough liquid to make sure the mixture moves in the blender. *Once pureed you can fold in the truffle oil for an extra layer of flavor.
- Plating: Lay a spoonful of puree’ on the plate. Place the cauliflower on top then sprinkle sunflower seeds liberally on the cauliflower.
Spiced Sunflower Seed Ingredients
- ½ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme picked
Spiced Sunflower Seed Directions
- Simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until the seeds are coated.
- sprinkle sunflower seeds liberally on top of the completed cauliflower dish.
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