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Cauliflower Popcorn

I loved the flavor of this cauliflower popcorn, made using a Nesco Snackmaster Pro dehydrator. The cumin and chili powder add a nice southwestern, earthly flavor. The nutritional yeast (which I’d never used before) made me think of cheddar cheese flavoring. I was pleasantly surprised by it.

Now, let’s talk ‘popcorn’. That makes you think crunchy, and if you eat this cauliflower raw that’s just what you’ll get. You can also pop (sorry) them into a dehydrator for 12 or so hours. Right out of the dehydrator they have a nice crunch to them, but I found that that crunch doesn’t last. The seems get a bit soft…. and not popcorn-y. But the flavor was still great!

I’m looking forward to other ways to use nutritional yeast. For us, I’d recommend this cauliflower popcorn, but honestly I’d enjoy them more raw and save the dehydrator time. That’s up to you. I’m a big texture guy, and for me, the texture of the raw cauliflower was better.

I like to load up my dehydrator. To do that I picked up a handful of extra trays. They really add a whole lot more drying space! Since I have to rotate my trays, I write a number on each one on a piece of blue painter’s tape so I can keep track of them.

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Also try crispy green beans from the Nesco Snackmaster Pro.

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Cauliflower Popcorn

I loved the flavor of this cauliflower ‘popcorn’. The cumin and chili powder add a nice southwestern, earthly flavor. The nutritional yeast (which I’d never used before) made me think of cheddar cheese flavoring. I was pleasantly surprised by it.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower, popcorn

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 12 5

Servings servings

Calories 26kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Sweet Freedom

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower florets removed (try to remove as much stem as possible if dehydrating)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Place the cauliflower into a large bowl.
Add the olive oil, yeast, cumin, chili powder and salt and toss to coat.
Serve raw, or if desired, place into a dehydrator and dry for 12 hours. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cauliflower Nachos

Who needs all the carbs you find in traditional nachos? We’ll, here’s the solution if you’re watching your carbohydrates. Perfectly roasted cauliflower topped with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, guacamole, and salsa! Heck, you don’t even have to be counting carbs to enjoy these cauliflower nachos. And you might not even miss the traditional layer of crispy tortilla chips. If you’re really hankering for the ‘real’ thing, I’d suggest using as many toppings as possible to ‘hide’ the fact that the chips are no longer there.

These remind me of another low-carb version of a dish: mashed cauliflower. Just like the potato version, but without the carbs. We make them often and always enjoy folk’s reaction when we tell them they aren’t eating mashed potatoes.

Pico de gallo is another great thing to put on nachos. Ditto black olives.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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For other delicious low-carb snacks, make some Buffalo cauliflower bites and cauliflower popcorn.

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Cauliflower Nachos

Who needs all the carbs you find in traditional nachos? We’ll, here’s the solution if you’re watching your carbohydrates. Perfectly roasted cauliflower topped with your favorite nacho toppings.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower, nachos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 78kcal

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Salsa
Guacamole
Pickled jalapeños

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place cauliflower pieces in a large bowl.
Add the oil and toss gently to coat.
Add the salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
Pour cauliflower out on a large baking sheet and spread out evenly.
Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden in color and the edges have started to crisp.
Sprinkle with the cauliflower with the cheeses and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve topped with salsa, guacamole and jalapeños.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Cauliflower Version 2.0 on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Roasted cauliflower is something we make often on the Char-Broil Big Easy. It takes absolutely no time at all to prepare and always comes out perfect. In the past I’ve roasted entire heads of cauliflower in the Big Easy. The only trick to using a whole head of cauliflower is that you have to make sure you buy one that’ll fit into the Big Easy basket.

Roasted Cauliflower Version 2.0 on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This time (aka Version 2.0) I thought I’d try using florets instead. And for a little color and ‘ahhhhh’ factor, I used a combination of purple and orange cauliflower. Topped with what has become our house-favorite seasoning, Casa Seasoning from AlbuKirky Seasonings, this cauliflower was tender and tasty. Perfect.

To keep the roasted cauliflower florets from failing thru the Char-Broil Big Easy baskets I lined them foil. With the addition of two bunk bed baskets you could easily cook a good-sized head of cauliflower. You can also use this same recipe for making broccoli.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Also try my Bang Bang cauliflower, also made on the Big Easy. Not in to cauliflower? Roasted carrots are amazing!

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Roasted Cauliflower Version 2.0 on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The only trick to using a whole head of cauliflower is that you have to make sure you buy one that’ll fit into the Big Easy basket.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, cauliflower, Char-Broil

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 36kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower steamed or boiled until just softened
Your favorite seasoning I used AlbuKirky Seasoning’s Casa Seasoning

Instructions

Note: I prefer to remove the florets from the cauliflower and then steam them. You can also boil them, but steaming them isn’t as violent so they tend to stay together. Also, if you are using purple or orange cauliflower boiling tends to remove some of the color.
Fire up your Big Easy.
Lay a single layer of foil inside the basket and/or bunk bed baskets.
Add the cauliflower in a single layer. Try to not over-crowd too much. A little is ok, but stacking them won’t result in even roasting.
Lower the basket into the cooker and cook for 10-20 minutes depending on how done you want your cauliflower.
Remove and let cool slightly before seasoning with your favorite seasoning and serving.

Notes

Too cook a medium head of cauliflower all at once I used two bunk bed baskets, both lined with foil. You could get by with a single bunk bed basket and then also line the bottom of the Big Easy basket with foil.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

As much as I use my Big Easy to cook up fantastic chicken, I also use it just as much for side dishes. This roasted cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out absolutely delicious. Tender and flavor-packed, with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon. And as with anything I cook on my Big Easy, it was easy to make.

Make sure when you pick out the head for your roasted cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Don’t get a really big one or it won’t fit into the cooker. Shoot for one that is about 8″ wide. Or if you prefer, try my recipe for roasted cauliflower florets.

For a little kick don’t be afraid to add a few pinches of dried red pepper flake to the chicken broth as you cook the cauliflower. It won’t be overwhelmingly hot, but it’ll give you a slight hint of heat.

You can roast cauliflower in the standard basket that comes with the Big Easy or a bunk bed basket (lined with foil to keep the liquid in), or the Big Easy cooking rack.

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Not in to cauliflower? Roasted carrots are amazing!

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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This roasted cauliflower came out absolutely delicious. Tender and flavor-packed, with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon. And as with anything I cook on my Big Easy, it was easy to make.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, cauliflower, Char-Broil

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Based on recipe from Eat Well 101

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower leaves removed, stem trimmed
4 cups chicken stock
fresh thyme or dried
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons butter melted, divided
4 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the cauliflower in a pot and add the chicken stock.
Add the thyme and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 12 minutes.
Drain but reserve some of the cooking liquid.
Fire up your big easy.
Place the cauliflower into a pie pan and place into the cooking rack.
Pour 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid over the cauliflower.
Pour half of the butter over the cauliflower.
Sprinkle with more thyme and a few pinches of salt and pepper.
Place rack into the Big Easy and cook 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower starts to turn golden in color.
Remove from cooker and drizzle with remaining butter.
Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with bacon and more thyme, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Harissa Cauliflower

So long and goodbye to boring cauliflower. Bring on the spiciness of harissa, a Mediterranean hot chile pepper paste that is so flavorful I’m quickly finding myself using on just about everything. Rubbing the paste on a head of cauliflower and roasting it results in an unbelievably tasty side dish. The heat gets tamed a bit (but it’s still there), leaving you with a wonderful garlicky, earthy bite. Roasted harissa cauliflower is quite possibly the perfect side dish (and it’s low in carbs too!).

You can make the roasted Harissa cauliflower in the grill too, just place the harissa-covered head directly on a hot grill over indirect heat and cook until tender. I prefer to poke it with a long skewer to check for doneness. Specially when grilled over charcoal, the cauliflower will also get a nice light smoky flavor along with the taste of harissa. And don’t hesitate to make more than one head at a time. The leftovers are just as good as (and maybe a bit better) than the night you make them. The harissa flavors penetrate the cauliflower even more overnight. For a little citrus flavor, squeeze fresh lemon over the roasted cauliflower just before serving.

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Also try my harissa chicken wings.

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Roasted Harissa Cauliflower

So long and goodbye to boring cauliflower. Bring on the spiciness of harissa, a Mediterranean hot chile pepper paste that is so flavorful I’m quickly finding myself using on just about everything.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower, roasted

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings head

Calories 144kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
Harissa paste to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 F. You can also roast the cauliflower on a grill over indirect heat.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Remove any leaves from the bottom of the head of cauliflower but do not remove the stem.
Lower the head into the boiling water and return to a boil and boil for 4 minutes.
Remove and let cool.
Rub harissa paste over the cauliflower. No need to be shy.
Transfer the cauliflower to a sheet pan and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes until softened. I used a small sharp knife to test for doneness by poking the stem.
Remove and serve.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bang Bang Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Since I picked up a cooking rack for my Char-Broil Big Easy I’ve been able to cook all sorts of dishes that I used to have to reserve for indoor cooking. I love being able to cook an entire meal outdoors, and that means sides too. And not just your usual outdoor sides like corn-on-the-cob, or grilled veggies. This bang bang cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy cooks up in less than 40 minutes. The breading gives the florets just a bit of crunch. And the dipping sauce? Fantastic. Creamy, with just a hint of a spicy kick.

Depending on conditions, you may have to rotate the pans in the Big Easy as the cauliflower cooks so that each one cooks evenly. If you don’t have a cooking rack you can use the Bunk Bed Basket from Char-Broil, but you won’t be able to cook quite as much cauliflower at once. Whatever you do, do not over-crowd the florets or they will not cook completely. You want your bang bang cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy done!

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Bang Bang Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This bang bang cauliflower dish cooks up in less than 40 minutes. The breading gives the florets just a bit of crunch. And the dipping sauce? Fantastic. Creamy, with just a hint of a spicy kick.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, cauliflower, Char-Broil

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 431kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
3 cups bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 large eggs beaten
parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

For the dipping sauce

¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Fire up your Big Easy.
Combine bread crumbs and salt in a pie plate.
Place eggs into another pie plate.
Working in batches, roll cauliflower florets in the egg. Shake off excess then roll in the bread crumbs. Transfer to the pie pans for the Big Easy.
Cook in the Big Easy for 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on the pans on the lower levels as they may brown quicker. I had to rotate my trays after 15 minutes to get nice even cooking.
Remove and let cool slightly before garnishing and serving with the dipping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

Whisk together all ingredients.

Notes

The best way to cook the cauliflower is to use a Big Easy Cooking Rack. Replace the racks with 9″ pie pans, or wrap the racks in foil.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mashed Cauliflower

I have to admit, I was really surprised about how much I loved this mashed cauliflower. I figured that every food blog that I read saying these mock mashed potatoes were good was stretching the truth. Probably like you’re thinking now. I was wrong. The cauliflower comes out buttery, creamy, and does not have an overwhelming cauliflower flavor.

Since I was afraid I’d find the cauliflower lacking in flavor, I made a big batch of my mushroom gravy to top it off. I found that the cauliflower didn’t need the gravy at all, but it did make it seem even more like mashed potatoes. Since making this dish it has now become a regular staple in our house. Cauliflower is available pretty much throughout the year, making for an easy side dish at any time.

Blend or mash your ‘potatoes’ until you get just the consistency you’re looking for.

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Also try my slow cooker cauliflower and cheese.

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Mashed Cauliflower

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 51kcal

Author Based on a recipe from The Food Network

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon cream cheese softened
¼ cup Parmesan grated
½ teaspoon garlic minced
⅛ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the cauliflower and boil for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
Drain but do not rinse.
Add remaining ingredients, then using a potato masher or immersion blender mash or blend until smooth.
Serve with our fantastic mushroom gravy!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

I have been on a Buffalo chicken kick lately. I love anything with Buffalo sauce on it. Well, man cannot live on Buffalo chicken alone, or so I am told. So, Buffalo cauliflower bites to the rescue! Yep, that same great Buffalo flavor and cool Ranch dressing for dipping, all in a healthy bite.

I like to finish these Buffalo cauliflower bites off on the grill to get a little char on it, but that’s really not necessary. You can make the entire dish in the oven in no time at all.

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Also try my cauliflower nachos. Yeah, nachos made from cauliflower! Genius!

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo cauliflower bites to the rescue! Yep, that same great Buffalo flavor and cool dressing for dipping, all in a healthy bite.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Buffalo, cauliflower

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings cups

Calories 68kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

For the sauce

1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
¾ cup Frank's RedHot sauce

For the cauliflower

2 heads cauliflower cut into florets
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the sauce

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
Add the hot sauce and stir until warm.

For the oven

Preheat oven to 450 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Place florets in a large bowl and sprinkle with the garlic powder, salt and pepper and toss gently to coat.
Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until just tender.
Remove to a large bowl, drizzle with the sauce and gently toss to coat.
Serve with cool Ranch dressing for dipping.

For the grill

Fire up your grill for direct cooking. Spray a vegetable basket with non-stick spray.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the florets. Cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove, rinse with cold water and drain well.
Transfer florets to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, salt and pepper and toss gently to coat.
Gently scoop the florets into the vegetable basket and place on the grill. Grill until just starting to char.
Remove to a large bowl, drizzle with the sauce and gently toss to coat.
Serve with cool Ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This broccoli cauliflower salad could be the easiest salad I’ve ever made. And it’s so good that I’ve made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks. It has a nice fresh crunch. And a little creaminess. And just enough smoky bacon flavor to make you really happy.

I bake my bacon at 400 F on a foil-lined baking sheet for 20 or so minutes, depending on the thickness and how crunchy I want it to be, turning once. Easy clean up. You can drain off the grease for later use or let it cool and just wrap the foil up and toss it. No mess, no fuss. And the bacon is cooked perfectly, ready to go into a batch of broccoli cauliflower salad!

I’ve also made this salad a few times for road trips. It really holds up well to travelling.

I recently discovered Blue Plate mayonnaise, which I think is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also try my delicious marinated vegetable salad and my tangy broccoli salad.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This broccoli cauliflower salad could be the easiest salad I’ve ever made. And it’s so good that I’ve made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli, cauliflower, salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 634kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Chef In Training

Ingredients

For the salad

2 cups cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cups celery chopped
1 cup peas frozen, thawed
1 ½ cups bacon cooked, chopped

For the dressing

2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup white onion chopped

Instructions

For the salad

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

For the dressing

Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.
Blend into the vegetables. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cauliflower Steaks

Roasting is my favorite way to cook vegetables. The flavors really, really come out. From broccoli to Brussels sprouts to cauliflower, you just can’t beat them roasted. And they’re even healthy (if you watch what you put on them). But they can get rather boring. These cauliflower steaks aren’t boring. And not only do they taste great they also look cool!

This approach to roasting cauliflower is super-easy, and very easy to change to suit your own tastes. It can be a bit challenging cutting the cauliflower into steaks but once you do a few you kind of get the hang of it.

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Also try my Buffalo bacon roasted cauliflower.

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Cauliflower Steaks

These cauliflower steaks aren’t boring. And not only do they taste great they also look cool!

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword cauliflower, roasted

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 46kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
8 cherry tomatoes halved
8 Kalamata olives sliced
2 tablespoons red onion minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, divided
1 tablespoon favorite vinaigrette I used Kraft Sun-Dried Tomato

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400 F.
Stand cauliflower on end and cut into 1/2″ thick slices.
Place in a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Brush with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place in oven for 15 minutes. Flip and cook another 10 minutes or until stalks are tender and florets are starting to brown.
Combine the tomatoes, olives, red onion, one half tablespoon of the parsley.
Add about a tablespoon of vinaigrette and mix.
Serve cauliflower topped with the tomato mixture and garnish with the remaining parsley.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cauliflower Popcorn

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Bang Bang Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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