Food Tasting: November 2019 Cauliflower
Time to try....Cauliflower!
Time to try....Cauliflower!
Cauliflower, once an overlooked cruciferous vegetable, is now in the spotlight. Educators will deliver cauliflower for students to try this month! This versatile vegetable is fat free, low in calories and carbohydrates, high in Vitamin C and a good source of folate! In addition to folate, cauliflower also provides moderate amounts of Vitamin B5 and B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium. Did you know that cauliflower can come in various colors? Although white is the most common type of cauliflower, it also comes in orange, purple and green variations! Cauliflower is surprisingly, nutritiously dense and can be used in a variety of ways.
Cauliflower, once an overlooked cruciferous vegetable, is now in the spotlight. Educators will deliver cauliflower for students to try this month! This versatile vegetable is fat free, low in calories and carbohydrates, high in Vitamin C and a good source of folate! In addition to folate, cauliflower also provides moderate amounts of Vitamin B5 and B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium. Did you know that cauliflower can come in various colors? Although white is the most common type of cauliflower, it also comes in orange, purple and green variations! Cauliflower is surprisingly, nutritiously dense and can be used in a variety of ways.
From “Caulipower” Pizzas and baking mixes to cauliflower rice, cauliflower is winning the hearts of everyone. It is often used as a substitute for bread or rice because it adapts to any taste. Cauliflower can also be eaten on its own and is delicious when roasted with olive oil and herbs, then lightly tossed with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar.
From “Caulipower” Pizzas and baking mixes to cauliflower rice, cauliflower is winning the hearts of everyone. It is often used as a substitute for bread or rice because it adapts to any taste. Cauliflower can also be eaten on its own and is delicious when roasted with olive oil and herbs, then lightly tossed with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar.
Interested in turning this versatile veggie into a healthy and nutritious version of a take out favorite? Check out the video below for Thai fried cauliflower rice.
Interested in turning this versatile veggie into a healthy and nutritious version of a take out favorite? Check out the video below for Thai fried cauliflower rice.
Classroom Resources
Classroom Resources
Use these worksheets to guide students through activities once they have sampled their tasting!
Use these worksheets to guide students through activities once they have sampled their tasting!
Cauliflower Fact Sheet
Cauliflower Fact Sheet
Cauliflower - Seasonal Produce Guide
Cauliflower - Seasonal Produce Guide
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
6th - 8th Grade
6th - 8th Grade
9th - 12th Grade
9th - 12th Grade
9th - 12th Grade
9th - 12th Grade