Monday, January 12, 2009

Kids recipe - Episode 5 - Steamed Cauliflower with Spinach


Steamed Cauliflower with Spinach:

Steam cauliflower until soft and make sure to press out all the liquid(Or you may even stir fry cauliflower first & add some water to boil it until soft). Drop a little raw spinach into boiling water for 15 - 20 seconds and drain. Stir it into the cauliflower. For extra flavor, you can add a little minced garlic and/or just a pinch of nutmeg.You can even add ricotta cheese to this.


This is a fantastic recipe for adults as well, if you want something low-carb to replace the mashed potatoes!


Nutritional fact :


Cauliflower: is an awesome vegetable, which is low in fat and calories, high in fiber, folacin, potassium, water and vitamin C, have a very high nutritional density.


Spinach :best method for eating this super green, leafy veggie is, frozen spinach might just be more nutritious than fresh. Has health-boosting carotenoids and the folate (a B vitamin) in spinach.


Ricotta cheese : has more calcium than other varities.