Spinachcauliflowertoss Recipes

SPINACH CAULIFLOWER TOSS

Steps:

• Place spinach and cauliflower in a large bowl.
• Peel and slice avocado and dip in lemon juice to prevent discoloring.
• Add to bowl.
• Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, basil, nutmeg and black pepper.
• Blend well.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

CAULIFLOWER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and bacon. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately.

SPINACH AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Cauliflower soup.
• Cut cauliflower into small flowerettes. Melt butter in pan, add diced onion, cook until transparent. Add cauliflower, mix well, cook 2 minutes stirring to prevent browning. Add stock, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Puree soup in batches, push through sieve. Return to pan and season. When soup reboils, add cream. Heat through without boiling.
• Spinach Soup.
• Place pine nuts in pan, stir over low heat until golden brown; remove from pan immediately. Add butter, crushed garlic and chopped onion to pan; cook until onion is transparent. Add spinach and stock, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer gently, covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour soup into blender, add pine nuts and parsley, blend until pureed. Push mixture through sieve. Return to pan, add combined cornflower and water. Stir over medium heat until soup boils, season.
• Grand Finally.
• Pour soup into 2 separate jugs. With one jug in each hand, pour soup into individual bowls at the same time, then swirl soups gently with the handle of a spoon.
• You can prepare the soups ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve.

CAULIFLOWER & SPINACH CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 200c.
• Steam or boil the cauliflower for approximately 5 mins until part-cooked.
• Cut the spinach into strips (this makes it easier to separate) and blanche.
• If you have more time and would prefer to make a proper cheese sauce then make a roux to your desired consistency (using flour, butter and milk) and add the cheese.
• Fling all three ingredients into an oven-safe bowl and mix well.
• Bake for 10 minutes until the cauliflower has cooked and the cheese is nice and melted.
• Serve immediately.