Let’s correct this oversight—this nutritious vegetable deserves a leading role in a healthy diet. The benefits of cauliflower lie in its composition. It is rich in fiber and vitamin C. Cauliflower is filling while being low in calories, making it a great aid for weight management. It boosts immunity, improves digestion, lowers cholesterol, and strengthens the heart. The vegetable contains choline, which is essential for metabolism and brain function, as well as the antioxidant sulforaphane, which protects cells from damage, inhibits tumor growth, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. So, here’s a recipe for cauliflower baked with cheese and meat.
Ingredients: cauliflower – 300 g; boiled beef – 250 g; feta cheese – 70 g; sour cream – 100 g; butter – 10 g (for drizzling the cauliflower and greasing the dish); breadcrumbs – 1 tablespoon; salt – to taste.
Preparation
Boil the cauliflower in salted water and break it into florets. Place half of the cauliflower in a greased baking dish or pot.
Pass the boiled meat through a meat grinder, season with salt, mix with feta cheese, and layer it over the cauliflower. Add another layer of cauliflower on top and drizzle with melted butter.
Pour sour cream over it, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake the cauliflower in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes.
Life Hack
- A tip for those unsure how long to boil cauliflower: for a puree-like softness, cook for 10–15 minutes; for use in salads or further frying in batter, cook for 5–10 minutes (it should remain firm); for freezing fresh (the condition of cauliflower for winter), cook for 3 minutes.
- Low-calorie cauliflower is a great substitute for higher-calorie sides like or potatoes (it can also be made into puree). This vegetable can help reduce the calorie content of dishes or increase their nutritional value. Cauliflower can be boiled, stewed, baked, or added to salads, soups, or sauces.
For a recipe on how to prepare a whole cauliflower baked with cheese, read here:
We also shared how to prepare cauliflower for winter:
And here you will find a recipe for pickling cauliflower:
