Cheesy Cauliflower Couscous Food

CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS"

Steps:

• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and coriander seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Transfer cumin seeds and coriander seeds to a mortar; crush with a pestle. Add rose buds and crush to a powder. Mix in red pepper flakes and paprika with a spoon.
• Place cauliflower in a food processor; pulse into grains the size of rice.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in riced cauliflower until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cumin mixture evenly over cauliflower and stir to distribute evenly. Remove from heat and cover; let "couscous" steam for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle cilantro over couscous. Fluff with a fork and drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on top.

LOW CARB CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray.
• Add the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely ground and the consistency of couscous. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a large bowl. Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, eggs, 1 cup Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and combine until the mixture holds together when squeezed.
• Spread the cauliflower mixture into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle about a 1/4 inch thick on the prepared baking sheet. Use the straight edge of the parchment as your guide to keep the cauliflower mixture edges straight too. Bake until the crust turns golden brown all over, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and lay another piece of parchment on top of the crust. Fit a second rimmed baking sheet on top so the bottom of the baking sheet is touching the parchment. Using oven mitts, hold the 2 baking sheets together and flip them over so the crust is now on the parchment on the upside-down baking sheet. Remove the first parchment from the crust, cut the crust into 1 1/2-inch-thick strips (you should have 8 to 9 strips) and spread them apart a little. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake on the upside-down baking sheet until the cheese is melted and turning brown in spots and the visible crust is a deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the sticks on the parchment to a serving plate and serve with the marinara sauce for dipping.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Generously grease a 9-inch pie pan.
• To make potato crust, place 2 firmly packed cups grated raw potatoes in a colander placed over a bowl, toss the potatoes with 1/2 Tsp salt, and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Squeeze out the excess water.
• Combine the drained potatoes, beaten egg, and grated onion in a medium bowl.
• Pat the potato mixture into the greased pie pan, building up the sides of the crust with lightly floured fingers.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown, brushing the crust with oil after the first 20 minutes to help crisp it.
• Remove crust from the oven, and reduce the temperature to 350°F.
• Meanwhile, to make filling, beat together the eggs, milk, 1/2 Tsp of the salt, and the pepper in a small bowl, and set aside.
• Blanch cauliflower.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the cauliflower, onions, garlic, and 1/4-1/2 Tsp of the remaining salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the parsley, basil, and thyme, and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat.
• Layer the baked potato crust with half of the cheese, then the cauliflower mixture, then the remaining cheese.
• Pour the milk-egg mixture over the top and lightly dust with paprika.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.
• Remove from the oven and serve.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CURRIED CASHEW CREAM (VEGAN/GLUTEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• In large oiled baken pan, combine cauliflower, garlic, onion and potato.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Roast about 30 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring once about 1/2 way through.
• Transfer roasted veggies to a large pot, add broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Transfer soup to blender or food processor in batches and blend til smooth. Or use a handheld blender in the pot.
• Return soup to pot if necessary and stir in non-dairy milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer 10 minutes longer.
• To serve: ladle into bowls, spoon a swirl of Curried Cashew Creme into the center of each bowl, then sprinkle with chives. Serve Hot.
• Cashew Creme.
• In a blender, process cashews to a fine powder. Add curry powder, salt and non-dairy milk and blend until smooth.