Pineapple Habañero Cauliflower Steaks Recipe
Ingredients
- Pineapple Habanero Cauliflower Steaks
- 1 medium to large head cauliflower
- 1 1/2 c. pineapple juice
- 1 habañero pepper, finely chopped (Tip: Wear gloves when handling hot peppers)
- 1 t. liquid aminos
- 1/2 T. Cajun seasoning
- 2 T. agave syrup or natural sweetener
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 386g | |
| Calories 238 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.67g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 513mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 57.76g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 45.92g | 31% |
| Protein 1.6g | 3% |
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