Cauliflower used to be the forgotten vegetable you’d happily leave off your shopping list. The once unwanted relative of Broccoli, Cauliflower recipes are making a kitchen comeback – and for good reason.
Cauliflower is one of the most versatile cooking staples, making it a great for roasting, tossed into salads or as a natural flour alternative when baking. Besides, anyone who thinks a plant based diet can’t be delicious, probably hasn’t discovered Deliciously Ella or Plant Proof yet.
From a nutrition standpoint, the profile of Cauliflower is also quite impressive. Cauliflower is very low in calories yet high in vitamins. In fact, cauliflower contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need.
We’ve teamed up with PomPom Paddock to share 5 simple cauliflower recipes you can make for your next dinner party.
Gluten-free vegetarian pizza
Bursting with flavour and beautiful veggies, this vegan, gluten-free pizza is the perfect Friday night indulgence. As the saying goes, ‘If cauliflower can become pizza, you too can do anything’. We couldn’t agree more, the humble vegetable is a great alternative to flour, especially for those who have gluten intolerances.
Rather than ordering a pizza, make your own and get your partner (or the kids) involved, by helping you make the dough and choosing the toppings, it’s a fun experience the whole family will enjoy.
In a mixer with paddle attachment, combine the dry ingredients for the pizza base and mix well. Spread the dough with the pesto then scatter the olives, tomatoes, baby spinach if using and cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil before transferring the pizza, on the baking paper to the preheated baking tray and into the oven. Cook for 6 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.
Buffalo cauliflower wings
As we mentioned, cauliflower has a neutral taste, so it’s easy to pair with anything you desire – like buffalo wings. It has a meaty texture, which has proven to be a great plant-based alternative to meat, full of flavour & bite. Buffalo cauliflower wings are fun to eat and look like nuggets!
Simply, mix up some corn starch and mild spices like garlic & onion powder, salt and pepper, bake them up until golden and serve them with your favourite sauce.
Baked treats
Yes, you read it right. You can do more with cauliflower recipes than just savoury foods. With more vegetable-based flours popping up, now cauliflower has made its way into our pantries in the form of flour!
Try PomPom Paddock’s Cauliflower Flour Mix, which contains a bunch of nutrients you’d normally miss with regular flour. That’s right, it’s a wholesome cup flour replacement so it’s perfect for baking all kinds of sweet treats from, brownies, cookies, granola bars, muffins and so on.
Vegan sausage rolls
There is nothing more satisfying or delicious than making your own vegan sausage rolls. If you’re hosting a weekend dinner party, rather than buying frozen sausage rolls from the supermarket, try making your own. If you’re new to the whole vegan thing, you can prepare your mince using farm fresh mushrooms, parsley, thyme, carrot, garlic and celery from your local wholefoods market.
When it comes to pastry, simply swap your regular flour for PomPom Paddock’s gluten free Cauliflower Flour, and opt for almond milk over the cow and you’ll be cheering by the time you’re guests arrive!
Spiced cauliflower popcorn
Popcorn made with cauliflower florets, is a fun and easy way to use cauliflower. Trust us, it tastes amazing, plus it’s healthier than regular popcorn! It’s also a great snack to have at a weekend BBQ or even as a lunch snack in the kids’ lunchbox.
The entire family will enjoy this recipe, made from only 4 ingredients, cauliflower, olive oil, paprika (or moroccan seasoning) and salt.
About PomPom Paddock
PomPom Paddock is a family-owned Australian business dedicated to creating simple, delicious and nutritious, plant-based products that promote health and wellbeing.
PomPom Paddock gives consumers the freedom to unleash their creativity in the kitchen and be inspired to make wholesome, sweet and savoury foods that both kids and adults will enjoy.
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