Courtney the RDN

Eating right doesn't mean we need to deprive ourselves of the foods we love. We can still make delicious foods that are good for us by switching up the ingredients. http://www.nowaco.com/ Cauliflower is quite the versatile vegetable that can be substituted in many recipes. Steamed cauliflower has a bland taste that allows it to be added to many dishes without anyone noticing (add steamed, pureed cauliflower to your cheese sauce for light and fluffy mac n' cheese). Cauliflower canned be steamed and it will still hold its structure, the tops are great substitutes for rice. After steaming cauliflower, the tops can be pureed to produce a silky and velvety texture which can be substituted for cream sauce or even mashed potatoes. Thanks to its white color, it won’t weird anyone out when using it as a healthy alternative. Cauliflower is high in calcium, potassium, folate, and Vitamins A, C, and K. Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Makes about 5 cups http://pinchofyum.com/c

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