Confetti Cauliflower Food

CONFETTI CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• spray a microwave safe casserole with veggie oil.
• Place cauliflower florets in casserole.
• Add water if needed.
• Chop all the peppers and green onion and sprinkle over the cauliflower.
• Sprinkle salt and cayenne over to taste.
• Mix a little to distribute everything evenly.
• Cover and microwave on high for about 4 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender crisp.
• (depends on how much cauliflower is used).
• If you do not have a turntable in the micro, you might want to stir once, halfway through.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle olives and cheese over top.
• Cover and microwave for 10 to 20 seconds or just until the cheese barely melts.
• Remove from oven and let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving.
• I cook this in the serving dish, it does not have a lid, so I cover it with plastic wrap, with just one tiny steam vent, cut in the centre.
• Don't want to loose too much cooking steam.

CAULIFLOWER CONFETTI " RICE "

Steps:

• In a food processor, chop the cauliflower until it looks like 'rice', remove and set aside.
• In food processor chop one seeded red pepper, the celery, garlic and the onion.
• If using the leek, slice the leek in 1/2 inch slices.
• Heat oil in non-stick saute pan, add the vegetables, and stir over medium heat until the vegetables start to 'weep' and release some of their liquid.
• Add the spices and set heat to low, cover and cook until 'rice' is the desired consistency. Add small amounts of water, if needed.
• Delicious on its own or as a base for curry or ragouts.

CONFETTI CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, oil, salt, black pepper and garlic in a large saucepan. Add cauliflower, bring to a boil and simmer for ten minutes. Chill. Add remaining ingredients, mix and pour into serving bowl. Serve chilled or at room temperature.