CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES
21/07/14 19:51
CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES
Cauliflower in the fridge and I needed an inspiration. I wanted to make something different, something unusual and preferably delicious. After bit of internet searching I found a recipe for cauliflower pizza bites. I might have had an intention to follow the recipe step by step since I did have all the ingredients on hand (for a change) but I just could not help myself to tinker with it. Here is the original recipe link, credit where credit is due: http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/06/vegan-cauliflower-pizza-bites/
To all you cauliflower haters (I know there are quite a few out there) this may just change the way you see it. My kids are the proof, they both approached the bites with trepidation: “Yuck it has cauliflower in it. I hate cauliflower.” After the first mouthful they changed their mid. They will be definitely on the menu again.
Two of my student clinic clients came to see me with peri-menopausal symptoms and I think this is the perfect recipe for them. The tofu is a source of isoflavones and linseeds are so rich in lignans, both powerful phytoestrogens that may help alleviate symptoms of peri-menopause (or menopause). Cauliflower itself is a member of the amazing cruciferous family of vegetables, rich in nutrients that aid liver function. A healthy liver is crucial for regulating hormones. This is a definitely one for a client recipe folder.
Even if cauliflower is not a favorite of yours please do have a go. I may just have to make these for my son’s guitar teacher as he claims cauliflower is his mortal enemy.
CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES
makes 12
ingredients
2 cups cauliflower
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 flax egg (1tbs flax 3 Tbs water)
1/2 firm tofu
1/2 chickpeas, cooked and drained ( I used tinned ones)
2 tbs nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1-2 Tbs non dairy milk
2 tsp sun-dried tomato paste
salt to taste
healthy oil in a spray to grease the muffin pan
2 tbs regular tomato paste
6 green olives
method
Before going into the oven
Cauliflower in the fridge and I needed an inspiration. I wanted to make something different, something unusual and preferably delicious. After bit of internet searching I found a recipe for cauliflower pizza bites. I might have had an intention to follow the recipe step by step since I did have all the ingredients on hand (for a change) but I just could not help myself to tinker with it. Here is the original recipe link, credit where credit is due: http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/06/vegan-cauliflower-pizza-bites/
To all you cauliflower haters (I know there are quite a few out there) this may just change the way you see it. My kids are the proof, they both approached the bites with trepidation: “Yuck it has cauliflower in it. I hate cauliflower.” After the first mouthful they changed their mid. They will be definitely on the menu again.
Two of my student clinic clients came to see me with peri-menopausal symptoms and I think this is the perfect recipe for them. The tofu is a source of isoflavones and linseeds are so rich in lignans, both powerful phytoestrogens that may help alleviate symptoms of peri-menopause (or menopause). Cauliflower itself is a member of the amazing cruciferous family of vegetables, rich in nutrients that aid liver function. A healthy liver is crucial for regulating hormones. This is a definitely one for a client recipe folder.
Even if cauliflower is not a favorite of yours please do have a go. I may just have to make these for my son’s guitar teacher as he claims cauliflower is his mortal enemy.
CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES
makes 12
ingredients
2 cups cauliflower
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 flax egg (1tbs flax 3 Tbs water)
1/2 firm tofu
1/2 chickpeas, cooked and drained ( I used tinned ones)
2 tbs nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1-2 Tbs non dairy milk
2 tsp sun-dried tomato paste
salt to taste
healthy oil in a spray to grease the muffin pan
2 tbs regular tomato paste
6 green olives
method
- Grate the cauliflower in a food processor until you achieve couscous like texture.
- Cook the cauliflower in a frying pan adding water (couple tablespoons at a time) till softened, this will take about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool down.
- Next prepare the flax egg, simply mix the ground flax seed and egg and let sit for a few minutes.
- Ad oregano, thyme, garlic powder, flax egg, tofu, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, chilli powder, non- dairy milk and sun-dried tomato paste into a blender or food processor. Blend till smooth (or as smooth as you can achieve).
- Mix in the cauliflower
- Lightly spray the muffin pan with oil spray, divide the mixture between the 12 - muffin pan. Top each pizza bite with 1/2 tsp of tomato puree and half an olive.
- Bake at 180 for about 30min. Let it cool down slightly before taking them out of a pan. This is the most tricky bit. Enjoy as a snack or part of a meal.
Before going into the oven
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