Author: Cyndie Story
Last saved by: michelle.armstrong
Company: Culinary Solution Centers, LLC

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Vegetable Preparation Methods and Tips

Segment 26: Cauliflower
Chef Cyndie: Another member of the healthy cruciferous vegetable family is the cauliflower.  White, purple, green, and orange cauliflower, like broccoli are known cancer fighters; packed with Vitamin C and dietary fiber.  Select cauliflower with a firm, compact head with bright green leaves on the bottom.  If the cauliflower has dark spots or the head has started to flower, this indicates the head is old.
To prepare the cauliflower into curds for eating raw, remove the outer leaves and the stem using a knife.  Then using your gloved hands, break off the curds.  Remember its broccoli florets and cauliflower curds.  If a curd is too large, cut it into smaller, more uniform pieces for serving raw.  After breaking up the head, rinse and drain the cauliflower curds prior to serving.  You can serve plain, or with a low fat or fat free dip.
To keep your head in the game, add cauliflower to your rainbow of fresh fruits and vegetables.