White cauliflower baked dish.

Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that adds color and nutrition to dishes, such as a mixed steamed vegetable dish with carrots and broccoli, baked mac and cheese, or spaghetti sauce with or without pasta.

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2 min readApr 23, 2024
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Did you know that when selecting a cauliflower, you should look for a pure color without dark spots and fresh green leaves? It should be firm to the touch and crunchy to bite. To store it, keep it in the fridge attached to its root and in a sealed plastic bag; keeps well for about a five to six days.

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that provides insoluble fiber.

Raw or al dente is recommended when adding cauliflower to a dish cooking to avoid overcooking and becoming a mushy texture.

It’s also easy to sauté or roast with a combination of vegetables, and you can eat it raw with or without a dipping sauce.

This side dish has been a hit at many potlucks! It’s easy to prepare and super yummy. Here’s how you can make it.

White cauliflower baked dish.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

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Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a culinary arts degree. Food and nutrition freelance writer "back to the basics!”