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11 Unbelievably Awesome Uses for Cauliflower. You’d never guess how many healthy meals can be made with one simple, star vegetable! Move over cats, the internet has a new darling—and it’s cauliflower. This savory staple has starred in aloo gobi for years, but a recent tide of chefs and bloggers are exploring its multipurpose prowess. Sneaking into dishes from appetizers to desserts, you’ll never look at a head of cauliflower the same way again. 1. Buffalo Wing PizzaOh sure, any amateur can slap buffalo sauce on cauliflower and call it a wing. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Photo by Keepin' It Kind. Roasted Carrots Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Quinoa basil bean burgers with basil aioli. Big thank yous to all of the sweet messages about Missy – it was a sad night, and today all I want to do is sit and hug Basil. We just returned from a long walk in the sunshine, and I’m about to get a late start to my workday. I wanted to finish up this post that I wasn’t able to complete last night. Just had to get my extra Basil time in – last night and today. This is the other basil in my life – fresh basil from the garden just cannot be beat.

Basil adds great flavor to one of our favorite burgers – and over the years I have adapted this recipe just a bit. This is the latest version, which I enjoy between a gluten free roll with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, greens, and homemade basil aioli. Jason enjoyed his with our favorite cheddar and more red onion: I actually made those gluten free rolls for another project not involving burgers at all – but they prompted me to attempt a gluten free roll recipe that more closely resembles a burger roll.

White bean quinoa burgers vegan basil aioli.

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Edamame. Quinoa. Tofu. Tempeh. Black Bean Chilli with Avocado Salsa - Mexican. The now familiar chilli con carne has suffered from its fair share of convenience shortcut versions but when it's made properly, with the right ingredients, it is still a wonderful concept. I think this version is even better than the original, using black beans and introducing the subtle flavouring of lime and coriander – and adding a contrasting cold garnish at the end. Serves 4-6 This recipe is taken from Delia Smith’s Winter Collection. Either pre-soak the beans overnight or start this recipe 3 hours ahead of time and begin by placing the beans in a large saucepan, covering them with cold water and bringing them up to boiling point and boiling for 10 minutes. Then turn the heat off and let them soak for 3 hours. Towards the end of the soaking time, pre-heat the oven to gas mark 2, 300°F (150°C). After that, take the casserole, heat half the oil in it and cook the onions, garlic, coriander stalks and chillies gently for about 5 minutes.

Then remove it and brown the rest in 2 batches. Tijuana Torta. Nutrition Facts cal. (kcal) 354 Makes: 4 servings Prep: 25 mins Start to Finish: 25 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 60 Ingredients 1 15 - ounce can black beans, or pinto beans, rinsed (see Note) 3 tablespoons prepared salsa 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ripe avocado, pitted 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 16 - 20 - inch long baguette, preferably whole-grain 1 1/3 cups shredded green cabbage Directions Mash beans, salsa, jalapeno and cumin in a small bowl. Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 4PER SERVING: 354 cal., 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 682 mg sodium, 60 g carb. (17 g fiber), 17 g pro.

Lemon Thyme-Tinged Corn Saute. Nutrition Facts cal. (kcal) 122 Makes: 8 servings Prep: 35 mins Start to Finish: 35 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 17 Ingredients 5 -7 fresh corn, husked 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 small stalk celery, finely chopped 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, or thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Remove as much silk as possible from the corn and then, using a sharp chef's knife, cut the kernels off the cob. You want to end up with 3 to 3 1/2 cups corn. Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 8PER SERVING: 122 cal., 7 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 5 mg chol., 101 mg sodium, 17 g carb. (2 g fiber), 4 g pro. Mediterranean Lima Beans. Nutrition Facts cal. (kcal) 190 Makes: 4 servings Prep: 25 mins Start to Finish: 25 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 44 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen onions 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste 2 14 - ounce cans diced tomatoes 2 10 - ounce packages frozen baby lima beans, (4 cups) Directions Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 4PER SERVING: 190 cal., 8 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 312 mg sodium, 44 g carb. (14 g fiber), 12 g pro. North African Spiced Carrots. Cauliflower with Gruyere Sauce. Nutrition Facts cal. (kcal) 136 Makes: 4 servings Prep: 15 mins Start to Finish: 20 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 13 Ingredients 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets, (about 1 head) 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 cup 1% milk, divided 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, (2 ounces) 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, or chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, (1 small clove) 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Place cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 4PER SERVING: 136 cal., 6 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 18 mg chol., 247 mg sodium, 13 g carb. (5 g fiber), 10 g pro. Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry) Recipe.