We’re cooking a lot.
A whole lot. I’ve almost lost 10 pounds, so I guess this is a good thing, but daaaaang am I getting tired of my kitchen. Ok, it’s not like I loved it a whole lot to begin with, but still!!!
A bunch of folks on my team recommended a recipe from one of the Beachbody nutritionists: Animal Style Cauliflower. I’m going to give her direct recipe and make a note when we added additions to make it into a more fully fleshed meal.
To be frank: this ish was the bomb-diggity. LOVE. I also happen to like cauliflower, but J doesn’t really. He even said it was ok. (That’s a glowing review. I swear.)
From the IG link linked above
Noah’s Animal Style Cauliflower + Additions
INGREDIENTS:
-1 large or 2 small cauliflower heads
-1 tbsp + 1tsp of taco seasoning
-1 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (we used shredded Mexican cheese)
-1/2 cup thousand island dressing mixed with 1oz hot water
-1/2 pound ground beef or ground turkey (addition to original recipe)
-Couple handfuls of french fries (addition to original recipe)
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Chop the cauliflower into chunk and place on a sheet pan coated with non-stick spray. Lightly coat the cauliflower with the spray and top with 1tbsp of taco seasoning and toss.
Cook the cauliflower at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Brown your ground turkey or beef on the stove while the cauliflower is cooking.
Remove the cauliflower from the oven. Sprinkle with the ground beef/turkey, 1 more tsp of taco seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees for another 10 mins.
Air fryer (if you have one or throw into the oven at the appropriate time) your french fries for what is suggested for the fries and air fryer you’ve purchased.
Uncover and top with an additional 1/3 cup of cheese. Let sit and melt for about a minute.
Top with the thousand island and dig in!
If you don’t want the meat - the instructions are the exact same, just minus the meat! Keeps it simple. If you don’t want the extra carbs, don’t add the fries. It’s a super simple side for other meals as well, or a great snack, or with the additions, an excellent meal!
I love the simplicity of this and kept diving in. I had a harder time keeping my hands away than forcing myself to eat it - so, win!