Creamy Cauliflower
This creamy cauliflower recipe is bursting with delicious flavors, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. The vibrant colors and delightful textures make it a fantastic dish. You can serve it over rice and add tofu or chicken to create a complete meal!
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
The Cauliflower:
- 6 cups cauliflower florets 1 head cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika to taste
The Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspon black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder measure with your heart
- ⅓ cup tomato sauce marinara or passata
- 4 tablespoons coconut cream that sits on top of a can of coconut milk add some of the coconut milk if you need to thin it out
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach optional
- parsley or cilantro for garnish is optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F (230C). Add the raw cauliflower florets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle on the oil, add salt and smoked paprika to taste. With clean hands massage it really well and bake for 25 minutes or until roasted.
- In a pan on medium-high heat sauté the onion until translucent. This should take 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. You do not want anything to burn. Add the spices to taste and stir again. Then, stir in the tomato sauce and the cream from the top of a can of coconut milk.
- Let it simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Add the roasted cauliflower and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Optionally stir in some chopped spinach and take it off the heat. Garnish with parsley, cilantro, or even basil - it’s totally up to you. Serve on top of rice and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1462mg | Potassium: 1295mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1831IU | Vitamin C: 157mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
