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There are a lot of great cauliflower-based products in the freezer section of the grocery store! A bonus is that they are quick and easy to prepare and a way to add-in more vegetables to your meals.

And if you love cauliflower, check out this Roasted Cauliflower Hummus recipe too, click here.

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI

These cauliflower-based gnocchi from Green Giant are SO delicious! They are made with 40-percent cauliflower. Per serving they have 5 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein. You can use the gnocchi as a side dish at a meal or as the base for a main dish. They cook up in boiling water in just a matter of 2 - 3 minutes!

For a protein boost, serve with grilled chicken or your favorite protein.

Pictured here, the gnocchi were served with a garden-fresh quick tomato sauce (See recipe below).

MEXICAN RICE

This cauliflower-rice dish is so simple and easy from Wegmans. The cauliflower rice is tossed with corn, green peppers, Mexican spices, and black beans. It is gluten-free. Each serving has only 60 calories and has 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. This goes great as a taco or burrito filling or even as the base for a “rice” bowl.

To heat it up, you can microwave it or just prepare it in a skillet with some olive or coconut oil.

This is also available in a Asian Style and a Garlic & Herb at Wegmans in the freezer section of the store.

Garden-Fresh Quick Tomato Sauce
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, diced
6 roma or small tomatoes, seeds removed and chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano)
1 tablespoon butter or plant-based spread

Directions:

In a skillet heat the olive oil, add the onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Cook down for 10 - 15 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the onions and garlic are softened. Add the white wine and oregano. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
Finish with the butter or plant-based butter spread. Once melted, stir to combine. Then toss the sauce with pasta or gnocchi of your choice.