Cauliflower and Mushrooms in Puttanesca Sauce

Want to cut down on calories? Cauliflower is my go to substitute when I want to feel like I'm eating something hearty and tasty, but without the calories and gluten. This recipe for cauliflower and mushrooms in a fabulous Italian puttanesca sauce is no exception. It's amazing how low calorie, low carb, and versatile this vegetable is in recipes.- and still tastes great!

When I saw this recipe on Cookincanuk, I knew that I would want to try it.

Although in most of my "cauliflower substitute" recipes you don't even know you are eating it, this recipe is different. This is actually a cauliflower side dish and you are meant to taste the vegetable.

Because of the richness of the Puttanesca sauce on the low calorie vegetable, I didn't even miss the traditional pasta that usually goes with it.

Of course you could try this wonderful sauce over zoodles ( zucchini made into noodles in a spiralizer) or spaghetti squash which always makes me think I'm enjoying a big bowl of pasta- without the grain and calories.

In the past, I've made easy grain free and gluten free pizza crust from cauliflower , delicious quick bread sticks from cauliflower, cauliflower patties, and even a mushroom risotto using the vegetable. It's a great way to enjoy traditional bread or pasta type dishes- without the carbs or calories

This vegan recipe makes a satisfying side dish or you could add some blanched almonds, chunked avocado, or pine nuts to increase the protein value to make it more of a meal. If you are not vegan and want to add some cheese, this recipe could be used as an entree..

Following Weight Watchers- this is a great recipe for you. The original recipe is only 2 Points Plus

I saw this recipe on a blog called Cookincanuk that I've been following for years! Dara's recipes are great for healthy low calorie eating. I adapted her recipe slightly to fit our tastes. I also had lots of fresh herbs and fresh tomatoes in my garden. ( use dry herbs if you don't have fresh)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Adapted from : Cauliflower in Puttanesca Sauce on Cookincanuk

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of cauliflower flowerettes
• 2 cups of sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 -1 cup of well seasoned vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil
• 3 cups of chopped fresh summer tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup of chopped curly parsley
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Directions:

In a skillet, sauté the cauliflower and mushrooms in 1/2 cup of vegetable broth ( covered) stir frequently and check as the broth evaporates add the other 1/2 cup of broth and continue to cook down.. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Mix chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, olives, salt and pepper in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Rinse skillet and spray with olive oil spray. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and begin to sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomato mixture to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. Add sautéed cauliflower and mushrooms and continue to cook entire mixture for another 5 minutes.

Enjoy just the way it is or topped with cheese or pine nuts!

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