Oven Baked Cauliflower

Usually I make cauliflower with little oil and curry powder. But, recently I made with little effort using oil and spices and roast it in the oven.  It turned out delicious and yummy!

Preparation Time:10 minutes

Cooking Level: Very Easy

RECIPE TYPES:

AO = Anti-Oxidant
DF = Dairy Free
GF = Gluten Free
HF = High Fiber
LS = Low Sugar
V = Vegan

 Ingredients:
Cauliflower washed and cut length wise
Salt to taste
Black pepper
Thyme fresh or dried
Basil leaves fresh or dried
1tsp of giardiniera marinated pepper mix mild flavor(optional).

How to prepare:

1. Wash and cut cauliflower lengthwise as in picture.

2.In a mixing bowl. Add cut cauliflower, spray olive oil, add
   salt, pepper, thyme and basil.

3.As shown in picture spread it on cooking sheet notice how it is full flower like mini trees.

4.Roast on 400 degrees for say 15-20 minutes till it is shrunk in size. See in picture mini trees look little small.

4. Take it out in a bowl. Mix with giardiniera this is totally optional or to taste.

Enjoy! This the best way to get your one of the five servings of veggies!
Try it with fresh healthy Broccoli as well.

Spice of the Week: Garlic

Spice of the Week: Garlic

Chances are you’re already familiar with garlic to a certain extent, but you might not know all of the benefits garlic has to offer beyond its flavor.  Garlic can help to reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats, and it also contains an anti-bacterial agent which can give your immune system a boost. So garlic tastes great and helps to keep you healthy!

Garlic & Sesame Spinach

Photo courtesy of Food Network

Toss Spinach in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing and delicious dish.

Cooking Difficulty Level: Easy

Cooking Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Serves: 4


Ingredients:

1	Tsp	Olive Oil
1	Clove	Garlic, pressed
1	Lb.	Spinach Leaves
		Salt & Pepper to Taste
1	Tsp	Sesame Seeds

How to Prepare:

1.            Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. 

2.            Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds. 

3.            Add spinach (do in two batches if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. 

4.            Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips:
You can add sliced cherry tomatoes for added color and freshness.

Check out these other great recipes, all of which use garlic.

Garlic Bread Spread

Healthy Harvest Noodles

Falafel Sandwich