Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Persons living entirely on vegetables are seldom of a plump and succulent habit."
-William Cullen, Scottish physician
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This is a fantastic way to have cauliflower. he light coconut milk makes it rich and creamy but at the same time lactose free. This is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Coconut Milk
The canned coconut milk used in this recipe is a reduced-fat version. This will sometimes be labeled "light" or "lite" coconut milk. There is a big difference between regular coconut milk, at 45 grams of fat per cup, and the light version, at about 12 grams of fat per cup. In both regular and light coconut milk most of the fat is highly saturated, so I always try to use coconut milk sparingly.
I have used two coconut milk products and both are excellent. One is called Ka-Me and the other is A Taste of Thai. Both companies' products are widely available, but the light coconut milk is not found in every store. Ask the market manager to order some if you do not see it on the shelf.
1/3 cup A Taste of Thai Lite Coconut Milk = 50 calories, 4.5g fat, 4g sat fat, 0 mono fat, 1g protein, 2g carbohydrates, 15mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol
Creamy Cauliflower - Low Sodium Version
Servings = 2 | Serving size =about 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Time = 45 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.
This recipe keeps well for a about 2 days in the refrigerator.
Not on a low sodium diet? Here's the standard Creamy Cauliflower.
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 small | head cauliflower |
| 1/4 cup | reduced-fat (lite) unsweetened coconut milk |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper |
Place the water in a medium stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat.
Place the cauliflower in the steamer basket and steam for about 20 - 25 minutes until soft.
Using a blender or a stick blender puree until smooth. Add the light coconut milk and salt and pureé. Reheat gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = about 1 1/2 cups
Servings = 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 104 | Calories from Fat 21 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 253mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrates 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 34% |
| Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 7g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 260% |
| Calcium 8% | Iron 10% |
| Vitamin K 53 mcg | Potassium 1040 mg |
| Magnesium 55 mg | |