Cauliflower— A Popular Carb Replacement?

August 26, 2018

Cauliflower—a vegetable once typically found in salads, stir-frys, and as a side dish—is now making a big name for itself. Perhaps even hotter than the avocado toast trend, many people are flocking toward menu items and recipes that use cauliflower in innovative ways. Pizza with a cauliflower crust. Cauliflower rice. Cauliflower crust grilled cheese. Cauliflower Couscous. Cauliflower tater tots. The list goes on.Do you see a pattern here? Cauliflower has become a huge hit as a low carb, bread, potato and rice substitute. For example, one cup of cauliflower contains about five grams of carbohydrates while one cup of cooked white rice contains approximately forty-five grams. This versatile veggie is also low in calories, another reason people are gravitating toward it. Oprah has even recently launched a line of frozen pizzas that feature a cauliflower crust.Health-conscious diners are ever-growing and they’re seeking new and innovative ways to satiate their hunger. Don’t be surprised to see more restaurants offering smart, unique, and healthy substitute options on their menus.

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