Diabetic food Recipes (Cauliflower with Hazelnut Crumb Topping)

 

Snowy cauliflower topped with cheese and nuts makes the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast.

Tips

Sprinkle the garlic-crumb mixture over other vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts or spinach. Unblanched almonds, pecans or walnuts can replace the hazelnuts.

Makes 4 servings

Cooking time: n/a

Ingredients

Preheat broiler

12- by 8-inch (2.5 L) shallow baking dish, sprayed with vegetable cooking spray

1 tbsp  butter  15 mL

¼ cup  hazelnuts, finely chopped  50 mL

½ cup  soft fresh bread crumbs  125 mL

1  large clove garlic, minced

½ cup  finely shredded light Swiss or light Cheddar cheese 125 mL

2 tbsp  chopped fresh parsley  25 mL

1  medium cauliflower, broken into florets

Instructions

In a medium nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add hazelnuts and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Add bread crumbs and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more or until crumbs are lightly colored. Remove from heat; let cool.

In a bowl, combine crumb mixture, cheese and parsley.

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook cauliflower for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain well. Place in baking dish; sprinkle with crumb mixture. Place under preheated broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Notes

Serving: ½ Carbohydrate, 1 Meat & Alternatives, 1 Fat

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

Calories	133
Total fat	9 g
Saturated fat	4 g
Cholesterol	18 mg
Sodium	155 mg
Carbohydrates	7 g
Fiber	2 g
Protein	8 g