3 amazing ways to transform cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables not many kids like when growing up. Now as a result this white budding floret doesn't find it's way onto many adult dinner plates. In this post I'll explain how you can transform typically boring, flavorless cauliflower into some pretty awesome meals. 

1. Cauliflower rice:

Yes I said it, rice. When slightly undercooked, cauliflower can be turned into a great carb free rice. There are many different ways this is done but I'll share the easiest. Take a microwave steam-ready bag of cauliflower and steam it for just about a minute. You want the cauliflower to be warm but not tender. Drain and remove the cauliflower from the bag and place into a food processor. Don't over flow it or only parts will rice. When you have an even layer all the way around hit the pulse button three times. This will give short little bursts from the blades but will not do a full process. Dump your rice into a bowl, you will notice it looks and feels a lot like rice. You can now heat the rice for another short minute right before you are ready to serve so it's warm. You can also sauté the rice to make a fried rice or add it to chicken soup. The trick is to not over cook it!

2. Cauliflower mashed potatoes:

These are hearty and filling. To get a mash you're going to use a masher. Steam the cauliflower for the full time listed, plus a minute more. You want it to be very soft and tender. Drain the cauliflower and pour it into a bowl. Add a touch of milk and butter, salt and pepper. Begin mashing as you would potatoes. The cauliflower will start to blend with the other ingredients and form a mushy mash. Feel free to add garlic for extra seasoning or cream cheese for extra body.

3. Cauliflower pizza crust:

This will blow your mind. If you're like me and can't give up pizza then this is something you have to try. Basically you steam and rice the cauliflower but this time mix it with some binding agents like egg and cheese and then bake. I found this recipe to be the most useful.

Each of these options provide you with a healthy alternative to regular meals but still the fun enjoyable sensation of eating carefree. With a little effort and some imagination you can be enjoying cauliflower meal replacements at home too!