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NHLBIHIN

Cauliflower With Whole-Wheat Breadcrumbs

This side dish is rich in flavor, but low in calories

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
10 minutes 10 minutes 4 servings 1 C cauliflower

Ingredients

1 slice whole-wheat bread

1 medium cauliflower head, rinsed

¼ tsp salt

1 Tbsp soft tub margarine

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

calories 45
Total fat 4 g
Saturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Total fiber 2 g
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 5 g
Potassium 152 mg

Directions

  • 1
    Place the bread in a toaster oven on very low heat. Toast as long as possible without burning (about 5 minutes).
  • 2
    While bread toasts, trim leaves and stalks from cauliflower. Cut into individual florets.
  • 3
    Place 1 inch of water in a 4-quart pot with lid. Insert steamer basket, and place cauliflower in basket. Sprinkle with salt. Cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Steam for 5–8 minutes, until easily pierced with a sharp knife. Do not overcook.
  • 4
    While cauliflower steams, break toast into small pieces. Pulse toast in food processor until medium-sized crumbs form. Tip: If you don’t have a food processor, break or crush the toasted bread into finer pieces or buy whole-wheat breadcrumbs and use 2 tablespoons.
  • 5
    When cauliflower is done, remove from heat. Melt margarine in another pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and pepper. Cook and stir, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower to pan with breadcrumbs. Toss until well coated. Serve immediately.

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