Cauliflower

A member of the cabbage family,Cauliflower originated from China. This vegetable is high in potassium, iron, and zinc. The most common variety is white but cauliflower also comes in green and purple.

Cauliflorets

Cauliflorets are the flower shaped tips of the cauliflower. The tender tips can be lightly steamed or eaten raw with flavorful dips. If you choose to use only the cauliflorets then save the rest of the stem portion for the soup pot.

If you don't have cauliflower you could substitute broccoli
OR all colored cauliflowers can be used interchangably

1 lb cauliflower = 1 1/2 cups cut up, 7 1/2 oz. Cooked
10 oz pkg frozen = 2 cups chopped
1 med head = 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 lbs
1 pound florets = 3 cups