Juan-Carlos' Cauliflower parsnip hash browns

Juan-Carlos Cruz on FoodTV's Calorie Commando show comes up with some goodies. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_cv/0,1976,FOOD_17019,00.html

I made this today, making my mom, MIL and other family members my guinea pigs. Fortunately for us all, it's really great! I didn't have any parsnips, so I just omitted them.


Juan-Carlos' Cauliflower parsnip hash browns

1/2 head cauliflower
2 small parsnips, or 1 large parsnip
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Slice the cauliflower lengthwise, about 1/8-inch thick. Save the little cauliflower "crumbs". Thinly slice the parsnips.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, but not smoking, add the cauliflower slices and parsnip slices, spreading out into a single layer, if possible. Do not stir, but let the vegetables cook, undisturbed, until nicely browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, reserved cauliflower crumbs, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and give the vegetables a gentle stir. Continue cooking, only stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are cooked through and nicely browned, about 5 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutritional Analysis per serving

Calories: 144
Total fat: 7 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 19 grams
Fiber: 6 grams

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