Today's Recipe - Asian Sautéed Cauliflower

Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
Add this easy-to-prepare Asian-flavored recipe to your Healthiest Way of Eating today. And it will even taste great served cold tomorrow. Enjoy!

Asian Sautéed Cauliflower
Prep and Cook Time: Prep and cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed of green parts
• 5 TBS vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 TBS rice vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBS honey
• 2 TBS soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and white pepper to taste
• 1/2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Cut cauliflower florets into quarters and let sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties.
2. Heat broth in large stainless steel skillet. When broth begins to steam, add cauliflower and cover. Healthy sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Whisk together rest of ingredients and toss with florets. Marinate for about 5 minutes for more flavor. Allowing the cauliflower to soak up the dressing for a few moments before serving makes it even better. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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Healthy Food Tip

I keep hearing about the Mediterranean Diet, but what exactly is it?

The Mediterranean Diet reflects the food patterns of individuals living in the Mediterranean region (for example, those in the Greek island of Crete as well as Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Southern France). In addition to olive oil, the Mediterranean Diet focuses on fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, fish, nuts, seeds, and legumes/beans as well as red wine (which has been shown to be heart-protective when consumed in moderate amounts). Studies have found that the Mediterranean Diet may confer benefits to those with heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis and may also lower the risk of several types of cancer.
You'll notice that these are the same types of foods we feature on our website as the World's Healthiest Foods (http://www.whfoods.org/foodstoc.php). Particularly important would be our focus on the use of extra virgin olive oil, and our love of fresh vegetables, including the tomatoes so commonly found in Mediterranean meals.
It's also worth remembering the value of diversity in your diet. This food diversity is definitely a characteristic of the Mediterranean region, and almost certainly an important factor in the standout qualities of its cuisine. If you begin to incorporate more of these foods into your diet you will be able to reap many of the benefits offered by the Mediterranean Diet.
I would suggest reading about some of these foods that may interest you, and preparing a few of our simple-to-make recipes. Links to all of the recipes on the website can be found at http://www.whfoods.org/recipestoc.php#recipes.