Cauliflower: What this superfood can do will surprise you!

Cauliflower is undergoing an image change these days. Away from grandma's kitchen. To the superfood. Because the cabbage vegetable is not only insanely versatile - but also very healthy!

Cauliflower is the most popular cabbage vegetable in Europe and Asia. And yet it is vastly underestimated. Yet this regional superfood can do so much. In a salad, as a soup, in the oven. With fish or meat. Baked with lots of cheese or as a light meal. Above all, it is always one thing: very healthy!

3 Reasons Why Cauliflower Belongs on Your Shopping List

1. Cauliflower is Everbody's Darling

   Cabbage has a mild taste. Therefore, it can be combined with countless ingredients. Some like it classic: cauliflower with melted butter and salt. But the superfood can also be extravagant. Would you like to take a trip to India? Here, people love deep-fried cauliflower in chickpea batter.

   

   The cabbage is easily digestible. This makes it quailfied for all palates. From vegan dishes to diet meals. For purification cures or the power smoothie in the morning. Its high fiber and water content is good for our body. At the same time, it has kauim calories. And our conscience loves that!

2. Cauliflower grows on your doorstep

   Cauliflower grows in Europe and Asia. The regionality speaks for the superfood. It grows in your own garden, so to speak. This means that the transport routes are very short. This means that fewer chemicals are used to preserve the cabbage.

   In our climes, we know cauliflower with white sprouts. In Italy and France, however, it is green or purple. The difference in color has to do with the sun's rays. Since the radiation is stronger in the Mediterranean, the flowers change color.
   

3. An all-round talent for body and mind

   The florets are not only incredibly versatile. Above all, they are very healthy. This makes them a regional superfood. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.

   Vitamin C protects the immune system. Cauliflower contains another completely underestimated vitamin. Vitamin K not only controls blood clotting. It also activates bone formation. Here it regulates the calcium content. And protects against numerous types of cancer.

   

   The Minerals Folic acid, magnesium and phosphorus are also included. They keep the Performance of the musculature. New cells are formed. Even strokes can be prevented.

   The cabbage can also anti-inflammatory have an effect. Furthermore, it contains antioxidants. These keep free radicals in check. And the heart is strengthened. By the way, the superfood is also good for the head. Supposedly it has a calming effect. Thus it also helps with Nervousness.

Buy right, store right

Whether you buy your vegetables at the supermarket or the farmer's market. Fresh peas do not smell like cabbage. Also, make sure the heads are firm. Fresh leaves are also an indication that the cabbage is edible.

You can store it in the refrigerator for a few days. The sooner you prepare it, the better, of course. If you do not use the leaves for a smoothie, separate them. The cauliflower goes into the refrigerator unwashed.

The 4 most delicious recipes with the superfood

Of course, there are you craziest creations. Here you can find our 3 favorites!

A mild lemon cauliflower soup

A mild soup as an energy booster in winter! What you need for 2 servings:

• 400 g cauliflower
• 1/2 lemon
• 30 g instant couscous
• 2 spring onions
• 1 clove garlic
• 800 ml chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Cumin, salt and pepper

Here's how:

1. Wash cauliflower and cut off peas. Wash spring onions, dab dry and cut into fine rings. Peel garlic and chop finely.
2. Sauté cabbage and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken broth and cumin and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove two ladles of cauliflower and set aside. Puree remainder of soup. Add spring onions and couscous. Cook for another 7 minutes.
4. Wash lemon thoroughly and cut in half. Squeeze first half over soup. Cut second half into fine cubes.
5. Add lemon cubes and remaining cauliflower to soup. Bring everything to the boil again briefly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy it!

A little excursion into Asian realms: sweet pea and cauliflower curry

We love curry. You must try this one! For 2 people you need these ingredients:

• 1/2 cauliflower
• 100 g sugar snap peas or frozen peas
• 100 g celery
• 1 leek
• 2 cloves garlic
• 250 ml coconut milk
• 150 g natural yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Thai curry and curry (mild)
• 1 tsp coriander and cayenne pepper
• Cinnamon*salt and pepper

Here's how:

1. Wash the cabbage and divide into small florets. Rinse the sugar snap peas. Peel the celery and cut into cubes, wash the leeks and cut into rings. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry vegetables vigorously. Add spices and fry briefly. Deglaze with coconut milk and yogurt. Simmer over medium heat with lid closed for about 15 minutes.
3. Season again with spices.

This curry tastes best with basmati rice. Bon appetite!

Impress with marinated cauliflower with raspberry vinaigrette

For summer days or as a salad at parties. For this heavenly dish you need the following:

• 1 cauliflower (750g)
• 50 g raspberries
• 3 spring onions
• 40 g beef smoked meat in paper-thin slices

For the vinaigrette you will also need:

• 4 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 3 tablespoons walnut oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tsp mustard
• Pepper, salt

Here's how:

1. Wash the cabbage vegetables and cut off small peas. Fill a wide pot with water. 1 cm of water height is enough. Put the cauliflower in it with the florets facing upwards. Add salt and steam for 5 minutes with the lid on. Then drain.
2. Wash the spring onions and cut into rings. Rinse and drain the raspberries.
   
3. For the vinaigrette, mix raspberry vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Season to taste with walnut oil.
4. Carefully mix the vinaigrette with the cauliflower. Arrange with spring onions and fine slices of meat. Sprinkle with raspberries and serve.

The combination of savory and sweet is super delicious. You must try it!

Cauliflower brownies

Did you know that cauliflower is also great for baking? We have conjured up cauliflower brownies for you. :) Here you come to the recipe: "Cauliflower brownies: healthy, delicious and super chocolaty".

Our conclusion:

Cauliflower should be given more attention again. It is incredibly healthy and delicious. You will be surprised what great dishes can be conjured up from it. Our recommendation: Swing the wooden spoons and enjoy with a clear conscience! :)

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