Low Fat Chilled Cauliflower in Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Low Fat Chilled Cauliflower In Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower, trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces , about 2-pounds
• 3/4 cups fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled fine
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens, 2 scallions
• 1 teaspoon coarsely grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon coarsely grated lemon zest

Method

1. Arrange cauliflower in a wide microwavable serving dish.
2. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, just to begin cooking.
3. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, lemon juice, oil, salt, tarragon and pepper.
4. Pour evenly over the cauliflower.
5. Cover and microwave 2 minutes longer.
6. Toss, cover and cook about 2 minutes longer, or until al dente.
7. Let stand 2 minutes.
8. Uncover and let cool to room temperature.
9. Cover and chill for several hours or more.
10. To serve, combine parsley, bell peppers, scallions and orange and lemon zest.
11. Toss gently with the chilled cauliflower.
12. Makes about 4 cups, for 4 servings.
13. Calories per serving: 5 grams protein, 6 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat, 19 grams carbohydrate; 305 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 6 grams fiber

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