Comforting cauliflower cream
Hello everyone, I bring you a perfect recipe for the cold, a cauliflower cream very soft and full of nutrients, are those dishes that are easily digested and that feel great, what is usually called comfort food, Food that It gives you a feeling of well-being and in short, it makes you a little happier, that's the idea.
You can prepare this delicious cauliflower cream in advance and reserve it in the fridge, it is heated before serving and ready. It is perfect at midday and also at dinner, as a first course can be accompanied by a meat, fish or eggs, its mild flavor makes it combine well with everything.
Before starting with the recipe, I would like to comment on the characteristics of this vegetable and why it is so beneficial, how we can avoid the smell that comes from cooking it and why we should include it in our habitual diet.
Cauliflower is low in carbohydrates, with a high water content, therefore, low in calories.
What benefits does cauliflower bring to our health?
The cauliflower, known by its scientific name as Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, It is a diuretic vegetable because of its high water content and its low sodium content, therefore it is good for hypertension and fluid retention, as it increases the production of urine, it helps us eliminate not only liquids, but also other waste substances by This is recommended for those who suffer from gout or have a tendency to develop kidney stones.
The cauliflower is composed mainly of water and has very few calories because it is low in carbohydrates, proteins and fats, therefore it is suitable for consumption in diets low carb, It also has a lot of fiber and some vitamins such as vitamin B6, B5 and folic acid. As for minerals, it is a source of potassium and phosphorus.
As a counterpoint it has to be said that it causes flatulence, although it does not affect everyone equally, for example it does not happen to me, I assure you !, and it can be a bit difficult to digest for some people with gastritis or digestive problems, that is Due to its sulfur content, but they are specific cases, in general it is easily digested and provides that feeling of well-being that I was talking about at the beginning.
Prepare the cauliflower cream beforehand and serve it when you need it. Facilitate your day to day.
How to avoid the smell of cauliflower?
When we cook cauliflower at home, it is known by all that it gives off a strong smell that usually remains in the environment for a few hours, there are many tricks that are out there to avoid it. I'll be honest, avoiding it altogether is impossible, but we can reduce it. One way to do it is by adding onion to cooking and another by adding milk, well, with this recipe we are saved, because both ingredients accompany the cauliflower in the preparation of this delicious cream and I assure you that it does not smell. If despite everything you still notice its aroma after a few hours, the solution is very easy ... open the windows! 🙂
Why do you have to consume cauliflower?
The main reason is the nutrients it provides and the benefits it entails for our health, the second reason is its low caloric content and diuretic power and the third reason is its high fiber content and low carbohydrate content. But there is another reason that makes it a main ingredient, its versatility, there are many ways to prepare it and then I will give you some ideas.
There are many ways to prepare cauliflower, steamed by leaving it al dente or grated, in the form of rice.
How to cook cauliflower
You love to eat rice, but you do not want to abuse or you are simply controlling the hydrates in your diet, the solution is very simple, cauliflower!, By grating it you can prepare a magnificent cauliflower rice that you can serve as a side dish or as a base of a dish that normally you would prepare with rice.
You like the boiling of vegetables at night, it feels good and has a purifying power that makes you very happy the next morning, because it incorporates the cauliflower to your boiled winter, the amount of fiber it contains will further improve the recipe.
The steamed vegetables in their point, that is to say, crispy, fascinate you, because the cauliflower can be part of that team, as you already know, in short cooking their properties are better maintained.
You usually prepare healthy snacks and among them you never miss the rawness, so do not forget to include the cauliflower, separate its flowers in small bouquets and serve them as is, dip with them your favorite sauce, you will love it.
A warm cream is always welcome during the cold months, it is one of the simplest and at the same time tasty ways to drink something hot and as a starter it is perfect, take note and try this one.
Prepare a thick cauliflower cream and use it to substitute a béchamel, make your recipes lighter!
Other uses of cauliflower cream
If we prepare the cream of cauliflower reducing the amount of broth that we add to the recipe to get a thicker cream we can use it in other preparations, for example to replace a bechamel Within another preparation, considering that it does not contain flour would be a great way to reduce calories and hydrates in a musaka or even in a lasagna.
If you decide on this option I recommend that you add white pepper cream and give it a good nutmeg point, you will get it to look even more like a bechamel traditional, (if you consume dairy you can also add a bit of grated Parmesan).
In addition this cream can be the base at the time of emplatar other preparations either meat or fish, I can think many ideas, a good loin of hake, a chicken breast or a pork tenderloin, poached eggs or a salmon steamed , all of them would be very good on a base of cauliflower cream.
How to prepare cauliflower cream:
Here I give you a summary, but make sure you get the full recipe below.
Ingredients:
- Cauliflower
- Onion
- Garlic
- Celery
- Olive oil
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Milk or vegetable drink
- Sal Island
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
The preparation is very simple, you just have to fry the onion, garlic and celery in olive oil, add the cauliflower and then the liquids, boil for 20 minutes and season to taste, crush and serve. Easier impossible.
Reasons why I love this recipe:
- Low difficulty
- High performance
- Low price
- Comforting
- Very tasty
- It can be prepared in advance
Below you can see the complete recipe with detailed ingredients, instructions and some notes for you to put into practice and enjoy. Health!.
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Cauliflower cream
Ingredients
- 1 kg cauliflower
- 1 onion
- 1 celery twig
- 1 served of garlic
- 250 ml chicken soup
- 125 ml evaporated milk*
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 4 spoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil AOVE
Elaboration step by step
- In a medium saucepan add 2 soup spoonfuls of EVOO and sauté the onion cut in julienne with a pinch of salt, chop the celery sprig and chop the garlic, add them too, turn and cook until the onion begins to clear.
- Cut the cauliflower into bouquets and wash it, you can put it in the pot, sauté with the rest, with 5 minutes to integrate it into the sauce will be enough.
- Put the broth and evaporated milk, bring to a boil, let cook for 20 minutes.
- It is time to correct the point of salt, add pepper and nutmeg.
- Tritúralo everything and test. You already have it!
- Serve in a nice dish or in your favorite bowl, garnish with a few drops of olive oil, give it a touch of pepper and enjoy !.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and dairy for almond drink or more broth, the cream will be a little less creamy, but just as delicious.
- If you want to enrich the dish you can add a little ham or Iberian ham, some croutons or if you prefer cooked and peeled prawns or some preserved clams, there are many options to give a special touch to the final result.
- If you plan to use this cream as a substitute for bechamel, adjust the amount of nutmeg and change the black pepper with white pepper, if you take dairy you can add a bit of grated Parmesan, it will help to obtain a denser and "sticky" texture.
CAULIFLOWER, COMFORT FOOD, CREAM, STARTERS, GLUTEN FREE, FLOUR FREE, LACTOSE FREE
Josep
Very good and easy to make. The bechamel is interesting, I'll have to try it!
missblasco
Hello Josep, I assure you that this cream is very good and as you say, the option of giving other uses is very interesting, keep in mind that a traditional bechamel has a lot of flour, if you do the version I propose you reduce a lot of carbohydrates and the calories in the recipe. If the tests, I wait for your comments. A greeting!
Matthew
Hello, the bechamel is interesting. I'm going to try it as bechamel for croquettes. I'll tell you how they come out. A greeting and encouragement with good work
missblasco
Hi Matthew, as you say, it is very interesting to look for healthy alternatives to the usual recipes, although it is not always easy.
In this case, I used cauliflower cream as a bechamel in the musaka, but to make croquettes I have not tried it. So it first occurs to me that since the cauliflower has a lot of water, the cream should be very thick to be able to coat and fry it, and you will have to cool it well so that it acquires consistency, maybe a bit of cheese will help you, you may need some Another ingredient to thicken, as the idea is not to use wheat flour or corn, you could add a little tapioca or chickpea flour, arrowroot it would also help. Good luck and you'll tell me how it goes.
Thank you very much for commenting and thanks for the encouragement, they always come well. Greetings 😉
Elena
First of all congratulations on your blog, the recipes you are publishing seem totally healthy while versatile and with a special presentation. I love cooking, I enjoy innovating and surprising my guests, without realizing our palate has become increasingly demanding.
I share with you that we are not sufficiently aware of the importance of food in our health, that "we are what we eat" every time has more reason to be. We must educate our children and reeducate our elders.
One of the recipes I have tasted is the cauliflower bechamel, it never would have occurred to me, totally suitable for vegans and nothing to envy to the traditional bechamel sauce. I made a vegetable kettledrum with this béchamel and I assure you that I am going to replace it in many of my dishes so that they are lighter.
The cream of cauliflower is part of my daily menu, I made it as you indicate in your recipe, great! My children loved it.
MissBlasco great luck with your blog and keep surprising us and enriching us with your healthy recipes.
missblasco
Hello Elena, thank you very much, the truth is that it gives great satisfaction to read comments like yours, I see that we fully agree with our idea about food and that you also share with me the pleasure of cooking and enjoying food preparing simple and tasty preparations with presentations nice, sure your family and friends thank you. As for the cream of cauliflower I am also assiduous, and its use to substitute a béchamel is a success, I am glad that you have tasted it and that you have liked it. The truth is that there are many alternatives to the recipes provided that we can put into practice in order to improve our health and that of those around us.
Once again, thank you for your support and I hope to continue providing easy and healthy recipes for everyone. Regards!
Sara
Thanks Missblasco, I'll get you ready for dinner today I love the card with all the information, but one piece of information that I would love to see in recipes that does not usually appear is whether or not it can be frozen. It may seem absurd, but I don't like to cook every day, that's why I prefer to make more and freeze what is left over…. many times when defrosting it is an inedible pestiño, like potato stews: S. That is why I would appreciate that information. Cheers!
missblasco
Hi Sara, I have to be honest, I have never frozen it, but not carrying potatoes I imagine it will look good. It is true what you say, the stewed potato once defrosted is a ruin.
If you make cauliflower cream and freeze it, I hope you tell me how it is.
I will try to include that information as long as I know for sure.
A hug and thanks for commenting.)
Gerna
Thank you. I've been having a hard time including healthier food in my diet because I am only willing to cook very fast and easy dishes, and your recipes are so quick to make and simple to follow while beimg loaded with nutrients
missblasco
Many thanks Gerna.
Hope you achieve your goals in nutrition.
Happy to hear that my recipes are helpful.
😉