A cauliflower side dish may not conjure up the most appealing images. Stinky, soggy, steamed cauliflower florets with melted cheese on top... it reminds me of a nursing home menu gone wrong. I've enjoyed cauliflower roasted, in a soup or curry... but then I discovered Cauliflower Rice, and it elevated this winter veggie into star-status on our menu rotation. Because it is sauteed instead of steamed, it really has more of a rice texture, takes on whatever flavors you cook it with, and avoids the telltale smell.
Cauliflower Rice is easy for a toddler to eat once they are enjoying finger foods. It could be pureed as well, but because cruciforous veggies are a little hard to digest, you may choose to wait until 9-10 months to introduce this one to avoid a gassy tummy, by which time your little one can probably handle the rice-sized pieces anyway.
Cauliflower Rice
You�ll need:
- A head of cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- Seasonings/veggies (see Variations, below)
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