Cauliflower Leek Puree Food

WEANING RECIPE: CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PURéE

Steps:

• Put the cauliflower florets into a steamer over simmering water and cook for around 10-15 mins until tender.
• Add the cauliflower, still warm, to a food processor with the cheese and a splash of milk and blitz until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times while blitzing to get a smooth consistency throughout.
• Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers or ice cube trays and freeze.

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, and garlic for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Bring a 4-quart pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain cauliflower, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Blend cauliflower and 1/4 cup cooking liquid in a blender until smooth, adding more water until desired consistency is reached. Add butter and pulse until incorporated; season with salt.

CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Wash leeks very carefully to remove all grit. I usually cut them horizontally and separate the rings to make sure no dirt remains.
• Coarsely chop them when washed.
• In a medium soup pot, melt butter and add flour on low flame.
• Using a wooden spoon, stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add broth, leeks, and cauliflower and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes, until cauliflower is soft.
• Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth adjusting the salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER-LEEK PUREE

Steps:

• Remove root, tough outer leaves,and tops from leek, leaving 1 inch of dark leaves; cut into quarters lengthwise.
• Thinly slice leek; rinse well and drain.
• Cook leek and cauliflower florets in boiling water to cover in a large saucepan 10 minutes, or until tender; drain.
• Return vegetables to saucepan, and toss in pan over high heat to remove any excess moisture; remove from heat.
• Process vegetables with yogurt, in two batches, in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
• Stir in chopped parsley, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer puree to serving bowl and serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER-LEEK PURéE

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in large microwave-safe bowl. Add leeks and 1 cup broth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until vegetables are very soft, about 14 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to processor. Blend until smooth. Mix in cooking broth by tablespoonfuls to thin, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm, covered, in microwave before serving.)

EASY GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk olive oil and grill seasoning together in a small bowl until smooth.
• Place cauliflower on a cutting board and trim off inedible leaves. Trim off the bottom of the cauliflower stem but make sure to keep the core intact. Cut the cauliflower in half. Cut 1-inch-thick "steaks" out of each half.
• Brush each side with the seasoned oil. Grill for 6 minutes. Flip over and grill for 6 minutes more.