Cauliflower Facts

Cauliflower facts and general information about cauliflower.

Cauliflower is Available:

Available year round but cauliflower’s true season is fall-early spring.

How does Cauliflower Grow:

Cauliflower grows from a tiny seed planted in your garden.

What to Look for When Buying Cauliflower:

Look for firm cauliflower, white with no black spots.

Cauliflower Storage Tips:

Store in your refrigerator

How to Cook Cauliflower:

Boil, steam, chopped in side dishes or salads. Eat as is.

Cauliflower Nutrition Facts:

Cauliflower helps prevent cancer, is high in fiber and is high in Vitamin C.

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Cauliflower Recipes

Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

1 head of cauliflower washed and cut into flowerets
Boil large saucepan of water. Add cauliflower and boil uncovered about 5 minutes. It is tender when you can pierce it with a fork. Don’t cook too long or it will be too mushy!
Have an adult prepare cheese sauce with child’s help if too young to use stovetop.

2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Cup milk
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
Melt margarine in saucepan. Stir in flour. Mixture will be thick-this is called a roux. Stir in milk gently and stir together. Stir in cheese and keep stirring and cooking until melted. Serve either poured over cauliflower or on the side for dipping.

Cauliflower Salad

1 Cup shredded carrots
1 Cup sliced cauliflower
1/2 Cup chopped pecans
1 Cup spinach or other greens
Black pepper

Slice cauliflower in 1/4 to 1 inch slices. Tear greens into small pieces. Toss all ingredients together. Add pepper to taste. Chill and serve with your choice of dressing. (Serves 4)

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