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Coconut-Lemon-Garlic Cauliflower recipe

November 21, 2014 By Trudy Scott 19 Comments

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Cauliflower is in the Brassicaceae family of vegetables together with broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage. It’s one of my favorite vegetables!

Enjoy this yummy recipe that I adapted slightly from a recipe from Nourishing Meals: Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for the Whole Family.

by Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre, MS, CN. I always seem to do this with recipes 🙂

1 medium head of cauliflower (i.e. a whole one)
1 cup of full-fat coconut milk
½ cup of chicken stock or water
1-2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice (the original recipe called for lime juice which I didn’t have so I used lemon juice and it resulted in a great taste)
6 large garlic cloves, crushed (the original recipe called for 2, I love garlic so added more!)
1 teaspoon powdered ginger spice (the original recipe called for 1-2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger – I didn’t have any on hand but will try it with this next time)
½ teaspoon sea salt
Garnishes: sliced green onions and chopped cilantro

Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and place in a food processor fitted with the “s’ blade. Pulse until it’s coarsely ground. If you don’t have a food processor, just chop it as finely as possible.

In in large pot, heat the coconut milk, chicken stock or water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, crushed garlic cloves, powdered ginger spice or grated fresh ginger and sea salt, over medium heat. Once the mixture is simmering add the cauliflower pieces.

Stir together and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked to your liking. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Yields 4-6 servings.

Some of my favorite foods are coconut, garlic, lemon and ginger, and the combination of these ingredients with the cauliflower is just superb! It heats up nicely the next day and is actually delicious cold too so could serve as a “salad.”

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I’m looking forward to trying other recipes in this book written by Tom and his wife Alissa. You may recall Tom’s interview from the Anxiety Summit: toxin exposures promote anxiety. We talked about the detox and health benefits, anti-cancer effects of sulforaphane in broccoli. And in my closing talk, I discussed broccoli sprouts and this study: Sulforaphane treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Well, cauliflower is a great source of sulforaphane too! So eat up and be sure to chew well.

 

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  1. AvatarMichele Christensen says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Sounds yummy and kind of Thai-flavored, which I love. I have a ginger trick to add: If you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix, throw in an entire ginger root (skin and all) and use the blender to chop it almost to a puree. Freeze the ginger in tablespoon-sized chunks and you always have diced ginger to go in a recipe. I love ginger, and this is an easy way to have it on hand with no peeling!

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 19, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      I also love the Thai flavor and ginger is one of my favorite foods! this is a great tip – thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  2. AvatarSue Painter says

    December 19, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    This recipe actually might make me like cauliflower….

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Yay, that’s the plan Sue! I challenge you to make it. I’m amazed you don’t like it – it’s one of my favorites, cooked any which way!

      Reply
  3. AvatarJessica says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Sounds SOOOOOOOO delish… I’m giving it to the “chef” in the house even though it looks easy enough for me to make.

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 22, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Enjoy Jessica (two people with “chef”s in their houses!)

      Reply
  4. AvatarPJ Van Hulle says

    December 20, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Wow! This sounds awesome! I’ve been staying away from sugar and looking for more yummy ways to prepare vegetables so this is perfect. : D

    PJ

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 22, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Good for you PJ – enjoy!

      Reply
  5. AvatarTandy Elisala says

    December 21, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I LOVE this recipe. I’m going to share this recipe with the chef in the house (my daughter). This looks really good. I’m actually craving cauliflower:-)

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 22, 2014 at 11:14 am

      I hope you and your daughter enjoy this recipe

      Reply
  6. AvatarMary Ellen Miller says

    December 21, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I’m not a fan of cauliflower either but this one could change my mind like Sue’s.

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 22, 2014 at 11:14 am

      I’m amazed to hear someone else isn’t a fan of cauliflower! I had no idea it wasn’t a popular vegetable! I do hope you’ll give this recipe a try Mary Ellen

      Reply
  7. AvatarMira Dessy, NE, The Ingredient Guru and author The Pantry Principle says

    December 21, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    This looks like a wonderful recipe. I love using coconut milk as a way to add richness and a subtle texture to dishes.

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 22, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Me too Mira – enjoy!

      Reply
  8. AvatarMitch Tublin says

    December 21, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    This recipe will be making our list to try out!
    Looks like it will be quite tasty!

    Reply
  9. AvatarKatherine C H E says

    December 28, 2014 at 7:58 am

    YUM!! Gotta try this! XO Katherine.

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Enjoy Katherine – it’s quite delic!

      Reply
  10. AvatarHeidi Alexandra says

    December 28, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Sounds scrumptious – I often substitute mashed cauliflower when recipes ask for mashed potato – yum!

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    • Trudy ScottTrudy Scott says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      Enjoy Heidi – I’m going to make some tonight and can’t wait!

      Reply

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