5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Cauliflower with Turmeric

5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Cauliflower with Turmeric

Enjoy the extra flavor and health benefits from combining cauliflower with turmeric for this easy-to-prepare, great-tasting side dish that will complement almost any meal. Turmeric has long been recognized as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, and modern scientific research continues to reinforce the benefits of this tasty spice. One serving of this dish also provides 181% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin C, 46% DV for vitamin K, and 33% DV for folate. Enjoy!

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cauliflower
• 5 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Mediterranean Dressing
• 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• Optional:
• 1 TBS chopped cashews
• 2 TBS Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 2 TBS chopped cilantro
• 1 TBS mango chutney
• 1 TBS chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Cut cauliflower florets into quarters and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
2. Press or chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Heat 5 TBS broth in a stainless steel skillet on medium heat.
4. When broth begins to steam, add cauliflower and turmeric and cover. For al dente cauliflower, cook for no more than 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss cauliflower with the remaining ingredients while it is still hot. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately.)

Serves 2