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Cauliflower

Seasonality

Year Round (w)
Aug-Oct (c)

Quick Tips

Cooking

Raw
Roasted
Steamed
Sautéed/Stir Fried

Buying

Look for cauliflower that is uniform in color without brown spots. The florets should appear crisp and tight while the leaves around the cauliflower should look fresh, not limp.

Storing

Wrapped in plastic, cauliflower will keep up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
To freeze, cut fresh cauliflower into florets and soak in a cold salt water bath for 10 minutes.  Drain, rinse well, and transfer to boiling water to blanch.  Blanch for 2-3 minutes and remove to an ice bath. Lay in a single layer on a sheet tray covered with wax paper. Freeze for 1 hour then transfer to a freezer safe container.

Varieties

White
Orange
Green
Purple

About

Even though cauliflower is available year-round, the cool-weather, fresh picked cauliflower is a treat. It’s mellow flavor is a nice contrast from the other brassica plant family members (such as cabbage and broccoli). There’s a slight delicateness of cauliflower that works well with grains and herbs but can also stand to be the star of the recipe (like in a cauliflower steak). I find very few recipes in which I can swap cauliflower for broccoli but it’s something you can try. Cauliflower holds up better and I find it works well in curries and even as a topping for pizza.

In addition to the head, cauliflower leaves are also edible. Try cooking them with a little olive, garlic and salt to serve as a side dish.

How to cut Cauliflower Steaks

 All Vegetarian Cauliflower Recipes

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    California Green Ripe Olive Cauliflower Salad
  • Caramelized Cauliflower Salad
    Caramelized Cauliflower Salad
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    Cauliflower and Millet Gratin
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    Cauliflower Cakes with Brown Rice and Cheddar
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    Cauliflower Fritters with Herb-Sunflower Spread
  • Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon-Almond Sauce
    Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon-Almond Sauce
  • Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Dressing
    Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Dressing
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    Cauliflower Stir fry with Quinoa
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    Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin with Roasted Garlic
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    Chickpea Curry with Cauliflower
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    Coriander Cauliflower Amaranth Salad
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    Creamy Gorgonzola Rice and Roasted Cauliflower
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    Curried Cauliflower Pizza
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    Curried Cauliflower Wrap
  • Fried Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce and Quinoa
    Fried Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce and Quinoa
  • Fried Egg Cauliflower Grain Bowl
    Fried Egg Cauliflower Grain Bowl
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    Harissa Cauliflower Lentil Stew with Lemon
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    Quinoa and White Bean Risotto with Brassicas
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    Roasted Cauliflower Soup
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    Roasted Fennel and Cauliflower with Chickpeas
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    Roasted Mole Cauliflower with Chickpeas
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    Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Thyme Butter
  • Sprouted Rye Berries and Roasted Cauliflower Bowl
    Sprouted Rye Berries and Roasted Cauliflower Bowl
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    Sumac Cauliflower Salad with Lentils
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    Turmeric Cauliflower Egg Skillet
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    Whole Roasted Tikka Masala Cauliflower
Cauliflower

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