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.Prepare Cauliflower:
- 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
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 toughBuying 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.
CHILI CHEESE EGG PUFF
10-12 eggs (12 if small)
1 can green chilies, diced (mild to med)
1 16 oz container cottage cheese
1 lb cheese, shredded (use whatever combo you like or just
Cheddar
1 12 oz pkg Jimmy Dean Sausage, cooked and drained
any flavor
1/2 cup flour (low carb)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
Mix all ingredients well and pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at
350* for 40 to 50 minutes until set. Let stand 10 minutes
before cutting.
This is very low carb especially depending on what flour you use.
Serve hot as a breakfast casserole or chill and cut into small
squares for appetizers.