Cauliflower is a really special vegetable. It's incredibly versatile, and these days you'll see a lot of people chopping it finely and using it as a substitute for rice. I've even seen it used as a substitute for pizza crust.
Who would have thought? The following recipes demonstrate just how versatile cauliflower really is while letting the beloved vegetable shine in its own glory.
Slow cooker cauliflowerThe classic combination of butter, sage and lemon gives this recipe all the extra love it needs to stand out from the rest.
We cook the cauliflower whole, leaves and all, wasting nothing. Slowly roasting and steaming in the slow cooker, the cauliflower cooks to a perfect tenderness, while Parmesan cheese adds a nice crust around the outside. The natural liquid of the cauliflower releases into the pot, and with some fresh parsley mixed in at the end, we use it to sauce the finished dish. Check it out in this video below.
Slow cooker cauliflower wedgesWe pair the classic combination of fresh tomatoes and basil to sauce up the cauliflower. The slow-cooked cauliflower comes out beautifully tender. With the sweetness of the tomatoes and the peppery taste of fresh basil, it's the perfect summer side dish. It's so good, you can just eat the whole thing as a meal.
In the video below, we take cauliflower and simply cut it into wedges, limiting unnecessary waste and cooking every part of the wonderfully versatile vegetable. Too often, people discard the leaves, but they are actually great-tasting and completely edible.
Slow cooker cheesy bacon cauliflowerLoaded baked potatoes are a popular side dish. The problem is that while they may be good for the tastebuds, they're not always so good for the waistline. The toppings aren't that bad, as a little bit of fat is actually good for the diet. It's the carbs that come with the actual potato that can do so much damage. The recipe that follows is a good solution for those who want all the taste of a delicious loaded potato without all those carbs.
First, cauliflower is placed into a slow cooker with a little bit of stock and butter. Just as the cauliflower is nearing the end of its cooking time, it gets covered in cheese and cooks a little more just to get the cheese melted. Spoon it all into a serving dish, sprinkle with bacon and chives, and you've got all the goodness of a baked potato. Not only is it healthier than a baked potato, it's even easier to make. Check it out in this video below.
Slow cooker creamy mashed cauliflowerMashed potatoes are a side dish staple and while they are extremely popular it's time to try shaking things up a bit. This recipe for creamy mashed cauliflower should suit the bill.
Slow cooker cheesy bacon cauliflowerThere's no greater combination than bacon and cheese but by adding cauliflower into the mix, you'll be delighting your taste buds in a flurry of flavor.
Slow cooker pepper jack cauliflowerHere's a side dish that is rich and creamy and full of flavor. The bonus to this dish? It's also keto and low carb.
Slow cooker cauliflower curryToo often people think that vegetarian meals are boring and don't have a lot of flavor. In most cases, that's not actually true. Or rather, it doesn't have to be. Curry makes a very tasty dish, and it doesn't have to include meat. The recipe that follows uses mainly cauliflower and lentils, both of which make it as filling as it is delicious.
Curry dishes also make for a perfect slow cooker meal, giving all ingredients plenty of time to mingle and get to know each other. However, while you may be tempted to just throw everything in, set it and forget it, it's really not advised. Curry does best when all those spices meet a little bit of heat first so that they can become toasted and their flavor can really shine through. So take time perfecting that extra first step. You won't be sorry. Just watch this video.
First, cauliflower is placed into a slow cooker with a little bit of stock and butter. Just as the cauliflower is nearing the end of its cooking time, it gets covered in cheese and cooks a little more just to get the cheese melted. Spoon it all into a serving dish, sprinkle with bacon and chives, and you've got all the goodness of a baked potato. Not only is it healthier than a baked potato, it's even easier to make. Check it out in this video below.Slow cooker creamy mashed cauliflower
Curry dishes also make for a perfect slow cooker meal, giving all ingredients plenty of time to mingle and get to know each other. However, while you may be tempted to just throw everything in, set it and forget it, it's really not advised. Curry does best when all those spices meet a little bit of heat first so that they can become toasted and their flavor can really shine through. So take time perfecting that extra first step. You won't be sorry. Just watch this video.