Delicious Cauliflower

6 servings

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 cup good quality olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs minced garlic
• 2 Tbs chopped parsley

Separate cauliflower into flowerets and cook just until tender. Drain and keep warm. Heat the oil and salt in a pan and cook garlic and parsley for 2 minutes. Pour over the warm cauliflower and serve with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Vegetable Combo

4 servings

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 cup each carrots, celery, and zucchini, sliced on a diagonal
• 1/2 cup each broccoli and cauliflower flowerets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 Tbs light soy sauce
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add vegetables and stir to coat with the oil. Add garlic and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer the mixture, covered, for 2 minutes more. Serve immediately for maximum flavor and nutrition.

The Perfect Rice

Created by all foods natural team, Sunday, 04 May 2008

Description How to cook simple boiled or steamed rice to perfection and how to flavor the rice, once cooked.

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

North American

Indian (India)

Spanish

Difficulty

Easy

Special Diets

Strict Vegetarian

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Low Cholesterol

Meatless

Serves

4

• 1 cup basmati or white long-grain rice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups water

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ready in: 20 minutes

Methods/steps

1. Measure the rice and tip into a sieve. Wash the rice under running cold water until it runs clear.
2. Shake off the water and tip the rice into a medium-sized saucepan. Add half a teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of cold water. Bring to the boil, then give the rice a stir and reduce the heat. Cover with the lid and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Take a look at the rice. The water should have been absorbed. If it is not, cover again and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and leave the rice, covered, for 5 minutes. This will drive off any excess moisture to ensure the grains are fluffy and separate. Fluff up the rice with a fork before serving.
5. Alternatively, you can tip again the cooked rice into a sieve -the excess moisture will drip of- and give it a quick wash with boiling water to drive away any remaining starch.
6. If wished, add, oil, butter or chopped herbs to the rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving Calories 179.00 Calories From Fat (1%) 2.41 % Daily Value Total Fat 0.26g 0% Saturated Fat 0.07g 0% Cholesterol 0.00mg 0% Sodium 293.55mg 12% Potassium 38.06mg 1% Carbohydrates 39.58g 13% Dietary Fiber 1.40g 6% Sugar 0.00g Sugar Alcohols 0.00g Net Carbohydrates 38.18g Protein 3.25g 7%