Posts in aug 2018 savory new
Roasted Tahini Cauliflower


Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite sized pieces

  • 3 tbsp tahini

  • juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 tbp parsley, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp sumac (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

  • 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and place in the oven while it comes to temperature.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parley, paprika, smoked paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper. Add cauliflower and toss to coat.

  3. Remove baking sheet from oven, and while it's hot, add the cauliflower to the sheet and spread out into an even layer. Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and starting to caramelize.

  4. Serve immediately.

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Delicious Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Yield: 8 slices Serving Size: 2 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbsp Mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp dried basil

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and salt. Spread cauliflower onto a sheet pan and place whole garlic cloves in with the cauliflower. Roast for 25-30 minutes until brown and slightly charred.

  2. Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to the work bowl of a food processor and process until it forms a rice like consistency. Then pour cauliflower onto a couple layers of paper towels. Wrap the paper towels around and press out the moisture.

  3. Add cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and egg to a bowl. Mix together until egg is completely incorporated into the cauliflower and forms a ball.

  4. Dump the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press into a rectangle or circle that's about 1/4 thick. Bake for 10 minutes at 425 until slightly browned and no longer moist.

  5. Remove from the oven and top with preferred toppings, such as tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Place back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Finish off by broiling for 2 minutes to get the cheese bubbly and browned.

Notes :To pizza with any topping of your choice, like pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.

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5 Minute Cauliflower Rice

Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of cauliflower florets (or 1/2 head of cauliflower)

  • 1 tsp water

  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Break cauliflower florets into small pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl with water, salt, and pepper. Cover and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until fork tender.

  2. Place florets into the bowl of a food processor careful not to pour in any remaining water. Pulse 15 to 20 times until florets have been pulverized to small rice-like pieces.

  3. Serve immediately.

Notes: Add in garlic, herbs, spice, and juices for extra flavor.

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