Nutrients
This cruciferous vegetable is High in Vitamin C (86%), Vitamin K (21%), folate, choline, and Vitamin B6. Other Nutrients packed in these florets are potassium, manganese, fit B5, phosphorus, protein, magnesium, Vitamins B2, B1, B3, and iron.
Benefits
Studies have show that Cauliflower is linked to cancer prevention and also increase production of enzymes that aid in detox. Because of it’s Vitamin K density, cauliflower can support in regulating inflammation.
Pick em and Store em
Make sure the heads are full and the curds are not separating. It should be free of spotted blemishes. It will keep well for a week in the refrigerator. For longer life span, blanch and freeze separated florets.
Recipe
Roasted Citrus Cauliflower
3-4 lbs of cauliflower
1 cloves of garlic, sliced
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of half meyer lemon
sea salt to taste
pepper, optional
Preheat over to 400.
Cut the cauliflower into florets. In a large bowl, cauliflower with all of the remaining ingredients.
Transfer to a cookie sheet or baking dish
Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Now watch them carefully as not to burn; every few minutes, get in there and toss them around. When the edges start to get crispy, browned, on the verge of dark brown, they are ready.
The Raw Version:
Chop the cauliflower into mini florets or pulse in a food processor, toss with the remaining ingredients and let sit for an hour in room temperature. For a salad, i love to add fresh black olives, diced red onion, and tomatoes to this combo.
