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LowCarb Cauliflower Alfredo
For those following a Low Carb diet, know that cauliflower is one of those veggies lowest in carbohydrates.
Did you know it is high in Vitamin C, a good source of folacin and an excellent source of natural potassium.

lg. Cauliflower, prepare in whole or florets
6 Tbs. butter
2/3 Cup heavy cream
1 Cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
1/2 tsp salt
ground white pepper
dash of ground nutmeg
Prepare Cauliflower:
Wash, drain and remove outer leaves; cut and trim stems. Break cauliflower into small florets, but it can also be cooked whole.
To microwave cauliflower florets, place in microwave-safe baking dish with 1/2 cup of water. Cover with plastic wrap, cook at high (rotating the dish at half-time) for 8 to 10 minutes or until stem ends are tender. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
To microwave whole cauliflower, clean, trim and wrap in plastic wrap. Place, sealed edges down, on microwave-safe serving dish. Cook at high for 3 minutes, turn over, and cook at high for 3 minutes more or until tender. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving.
Alfredo Sauce:
1) Place butter and cream in large skillet over medium-low heat.
2) Cook and stir until butter melts and mixture bubbles; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3) Remove from heat. Gradually stir in cheese until thoroughly blended and smooth.
4) Return briefly to heat to completely blend cheese, but do NOT let sauce bubble or cheese will become lumpy and tough
Buying and Storing Cauliflower:
Select heads that are firm and tightly-flowered, with fine white or creamy white florets and fresh-looking, green leaves. A large head will weigh about three pounds and serve four.
Brown spots on a white cauliflower are most likely only water marks, but yellowish ones may indicate excessive age.Store unwrapped in refrigerator cooler for up to five days.
LowCarb, copyrighted by Morelli Enterprises Inc.

MYRA'S LOW-CARB FAUXTATO KUGEL/LATKES

1 large head cauliflower
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter OR 8 1/2 cup schmaltz
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or spray.

Break the cauliflower into flowerets, and wash thoroughly. Cook - by boiling, steaming or microwaving - until just done, but not too soft. In a food processor, process the cooked cauliflower until it resembles grated potatoes - do it in batches if your processor isn't large enough. Transfer to a large bowl.

In a skillet, melt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, then add the onion and saute until the onion is golden brown. When done, add the onion/butter mixture to the cauliflower, along with the salt and pepper. Let cool for a few minutes, then add the beaten eggs, mixing thoroughly.

Pour into the casserole dish and smooth the top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and pour over the top of the mixture. Bake, uncovered, for about 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp. Serve hot.

Makes 6 servings. Each serving is 227.45 calories, 19 grams fat (10.67 saturated, 1.18 polyunsaturated, 5.72 monounsaturated), 9.35 grams carbs with 3.83 grams fiber, for a net carb count of 5.52 carbs, and 7.29 grams of protein.

NOTE: If you make it with butter, you can serve it with sour cream dolloped on the top, which is extra yummy.

NOTE 2: You can also use this mixture to make "fauxtato" latkes - just melt some butter (or use oil) in a skillet, and fry up heaping tablespoons of the mixture, browning on both sides. I don't know how many latkes this will make, but it should make quite a few.

Myra (aka Maven)