Popcorn anyone? Yes, amazing taste-so-good Cauliflower Popcorn

My relationship with cauliflower, in particular cauliflower rice and cauliflower mash, after my second Paleo Reboot (detox)- left me somewhat stuffed - well actually really bloated - and I have avoided cauliflower like the plague.  Last week's time of the month munchies saw me craving all things sweet and savory at the same time...I was going through my recipe folder that I used during Atkins about 6 years ago and I recall having the most amazing experiences with roasted cauliflower aka Cauliflower Popcorn, so I tried it and I wasn't sorry....this could start a cauli-revolution lol!  Also if you want your children and partner or even yourself  to eat more veggies , it's just a matter of preparing a veggie in a way that is totally yummy and irresistible.

My latest roasted veggie mini- facination is Cauliflower “Popcorn.” I ate these slow roasted tasty little florets as a snack but imagine they will serve very well as a sweet snack or a savory side dish. On the two occasions that I made them, I varied the seasonings from to include cinnamon (this one was sweet as I used coconut oil to roast the cauliflower florets) cayenne pepper, chilli powder and paprika with cumin, depending on my mood. As Cauliflower has a very neutral flavor you can really get creative! 

Came across this awesome piece of motivation regarding variety and food and found it apt to share on this blog post for those struggling with creativity in food preparation: Getting into a comfy routine with our nutrition is definitely a good thing. But, introducing a little diversity from time to time will not only nourish our bodies with a wider range of nutrients, it will also keep our mouths entertained and cravings satisfied. The result? We are less likely to cave into a binge brought on by nutritional boredom and more likely to stay on track to our best!

Keep pushing— your best is waiting.

 Ingredients

1 small to medium sized cauliflower
1.5-2 tablespoons olive oil or for a sweeter taste use the same amount of coconut oil

Possible seasonings:
Salt
Cinnamon
Cayenne  pepper
Chilli powder
Cumin powder or roasted and crushed cumin seeds
Tumeric powder


Here's How

• Preheat oven to 220 degrees celcius
• Trim only the florets off the cauliflower - could be a little largish in size, noting that they will  shrink a bit in the roasting process

• In a large bowl, add salt and olive oil and mix.  Add in cauliflower florets and toss well ensuring all the pieces are evenly coated.
• Spread the florets on an oven tray

Roast in the oven for an hour, turning the florets about every 15 minutes  All the sides of the florets should be well caramelized  - noting that as the cauliflower browns, the taste becomes sweeter!

•  When done, remove to a serving bowl and eat while warm.  Have fun selecting the Popcorn seasoning flavours that work for you!