A simple golden cauliflower puree with golden beets, Indian spices, and coconut milk. A healing and nourishing side dish recipe for gluten-free, vegan, and paleo eaters alike.
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Who says a “2 ingredient” recipe has to be bland and boring? Not me, that’s for sure! Simple can be beautiful when done correctly and creatively! A few simple spices and color can make any “simple” recipe extraordinary! Plus, when you add in major health benefits, and a duel purpose, you have a recipe that keeps on giving!
Just glorious cauliflower (with its never-ending uses), golden beets (my favorite variety), Indian spices (like anti-inflammatory turmeric and garam masala), and creamy coconut milk. Roasted and then blended up, this puree can take the place of your classic mashed potatoes, be a thick soup by adding a tad more coconut milk, or even a perfect dip! Just stretch those few ingredients to their full potential and you’ll be saving money (and time) left and right!
As we all begin to spring into Spring, we may find ourselves coming out of hibernation a bit to fast and we may end up with a bit of an early Spring cold. Ah, but the solution is to channel the bright Spring colors and add them into our diet as much as possible. This way we’ll keep ourselves right where we need to be to stay on track and truly spring into SPRING (while also using up the last of the winter produce bounty!)
Golden Cauliflower Puree
Golden Cauliflower Puree
A simple golden cauliflower puree with golden beets, Indian spices, and coconut milk. A healing and nourishing side dish recipe for gluten-free, vegan, and paleo eaters alike.
- Yield: 3 Cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Cauliflower (yellow or white)
- 2 Large Golden Beets
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- Dash of Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°.
- Roughly chop the cauliflower and beets (no need to peel!) and roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool before tossing the veggies in a large food processor with the spices and milk and pureeing until smooth.
Simple, nourishing, creamy, and delicious! Veggies can be delicious, all-purpose, full of taste, and there won’t be on sad face at the dinner table! But I do think all the fun is in the color! I like purple food, green food, red food, yellow food too! I love it all! So eat your colors (I mean natural colors) and get ready for a glorious sunny Spring!
So tell me:
+ What’s your best simple few ingredient Spring recipe?
+ What’s your overall favorite food color group? That’s not fair; I can’t even answer my own question!
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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
March 30, 2016 at 8:22 pmI love golden beets!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 30, 2016 at 8:27 pmThey’re the best!
Lindsay says
March 30, 2016 at 4:44 pmI’ve always wondered how to make this! Awesome Post! Pinned & Shared!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 30, 2016 at 5:16 pmFantastic! Enjoy!
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says
March 25, 2016 at 9:37 pmWhenever I see a recipe like this that sounds so yummy I always wonder if I could slip it by my cauliflower-hating husband
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 26, 2016 at 5:56 amI think you can 😉
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says
March 25, 2016 at 3:05 pmI’m addicted to cauliflower, and beets! Never thought to combine the two!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 25, 2016 at 4:18 pmWell there you go!
Amberjane says
March 25, 2016 at 12:20 pmJust give me this and a pile of poppadoms and I will be happy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 25, 2016 at 2:02 pmHaha, wonderful!
Marla says
March 25, 2016 at 10:53 amHi Rebecca,
Great healthy recipes and its sounds so tasty. This sounds like a healthy alternative for mashed potatoes especially for people that have sensitivities to potatoes. Pinned and tweeted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 25, 2016 at 11:02 amYes! Thank you Marla!
Cathy Lawdanski says
March 24, 2016 at 6:46 pmI love cauliflower and this color is gorgeous. I know that coconut milk makes it so creamy. Looks delicious. Stumbled & Tweeted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 24, 2016 at 7:03 pmYes! Thank you so much Cathy!
Nikki says
March 24, 2016 at 8:32 amI love golden beets. They’re absolutely delicious. Cauliflower is ok. Although I should like it more, since it has so many uses. Combining these two, with the spices that you’ve added, would make for a very tasty dish. I am definitely going to have to try this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 24, 2016 at 8:45 amThis will get you to love it!!!
Karen Grosz says
March 23, 2016 at 8:34 pmLove the color of this puree. It is very healthy to have cauliflower and golden beets. It would look so bright and yummy on a plate.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 24, 2016 at 12:51 amIt would brighten up any meal!
Lucie says
March 23, 2016 at 5:17 pmCauliflower is such a magical veggie!!! This looks likes the perfect flavorful substitute for mashed potatoes or a delicious spread <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 5:18 pmYes, yes 🙂 Thank you Lucie!
Hauke Fox says
March 23, 2016 at 4:54 pmWoahh!! Looks so delicious and so easy to make. Will have to try out some more cauliflower recipes soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 5:18 pmYes! Always eat as much cauliflower as you can!
Ginger Wroot says
March 23, 2016 at 12:27 pmI make cauliflower puree a lot, but haven’t thought to add beets or coconut milk. Thanks for these great ideas! Happy Easter to you and yours!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 12:37 pmWell this is the perfect new creamy way!
Regina L. L. Wells says
March 23, 2016 at 10:58 amSo simple and so flavor packed! I haven’t tried yellow beets before, but I’m looking forward to trying them. Thank you, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 11:05 amI know you’ll love them!! They are even better that red!
Regina L. L. Wells says
March 23, 2016 at 11:12 amI’m glad to hear you say that because I’m not a fan of red beets. I only like them roasted or with lots of vinaigrette mixed up in something else. LOL!
Cindy Kerschner says
March 23, 2016 at 4:58 amWow look at that color! Great idea for a side dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 7:21 amThank you Cindy!
kimmythevegan says
March 22, 2016 at 11:27 pmWhat a pretty dish – only you could make something like a purée look that good!
“As we all begin to spring into Spring, we may find ourselves coming out of hibernation a bit to fast and we may end up with a bit of an early Spring cold.”
… that would be me. I’m on the mend, but maybe will make this to help get back to 100% =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 7:19 amAh, me too! Monday I woke-up feeling so sick, but I’m okay now. It was one of those weird “body freakout” things!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
March 22, 2016 at 11:13 pmI can’t eat cauliflower but I wish I could! This looks SO good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 23, 2016 at 7:18 amMissing out!
Rebecca says
March 22, 2016 at 10:26 pmUm, YES! This sounds exactly what I want to eat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 10:45 pmWoohoo! Thanks Rebecca!
Rachel @ Delicious Balance says
March 22, 2016 at 9:20 pmI have been obsessed with adding turmeric to things lately. This is a great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 10:43 pmAh, yes! Add it to everything!
Natalie Freed says
March 22, 2016 at 4:33 pmOh my gosh that looks good! I love the Indian spices with the coconut milk. I am just totally in love with this dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 4:39 pmThank you so much Natalie!!
Corina says
March 22, 2016 at 10:22 amI love the golden colour and the lovely spices! I’ll definitely look out for golden beets now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 11:01 amThey are the best! You’ll get addicted!
Sarah @TheFitCookie says
March 22, 2016 at 9:50 amThis look delicious, Rebecca! I bet this would make a yummy hummus-like dip, too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 11:00 amYes! Side, dip, spread, soup! Anything!
Jenn says
March 22, 2016 at 9:36 amThat color! Gorgeous!! I’ve never made anything like this, but it sounds so good!! And we eat a lot of cauliflower in this house, so I’m always looking for different ways to prepare it! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 9:38 amWell this will be your new favorite “mash up” 😉
Alanna says
March 22, 2016 at 9:18 amI just knew turmeric had to be in the mix but those golden beets threw me for a whirl (in the best way possible!!). This is my kind of cauliflower.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 9:25 amHaha! I just love ALL the yellow things! Pack them in!!
pragati says
March 22, 2016 at 8:09 amHi Rebecca..this is so vibrant and colorful. and turmeric is good for fighting off colds. I have never come across golden beets – if they are sweet like regular beets, they will really balance out this mash.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 8:51 amThey are glorious in this mash! I always pick golden over normal red!
Hedi Hearts says
March 22, 2016 at 7:17 amLoving the sound of that. Cauliflower and turmeric are my current favourite!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 8:50 amThey’re always so good!
Kyra says
March 22, 2016 at 7:05 amWow, that colour Rebecca! I can just imagine if I served this to my family – I would make them guess what the ingredients are 😀 I’ve never really enjoyed cauli puree but this version sounds really tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 8:49 amYou will love this one! It’s so full of creamy flavor!! Xoxo
Kim says
March 22, 2016 at 6:35 amWhat a good idea. This recipe contains some of my fave veggies: cauliflower & beets! Can’t wait to try it out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:40 amTotally! Thanks Kim!
Mel@avirtualvegan.com says
March 21, 2016 at 11:32 pmI love the sound of this. My favourite veggies and spices! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:15 amCauliflower never lets us down 😉
Nicole says
March 21, 2016 at 11:13 pmThis sounds amazing and the color is everything! I wonder what my toddler would think about this side dish….hmmm!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:14 amI think the color would seal the deal 😉
sue says
March 21, 2016 at 10:52 pmI love the colour! I always enjoy your recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:14 amThank you so much!
lindsay Cotter says
March 21, 2016 at 10:47 pmI’m going to call this the golden goddess side dise. It’s a goddess of nourishment and of course those beets and turmeric just shine like no other. <3 <3 makes cauliflower look like a GOD
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:13 amOmg! Haha! Yes! Screw green goddess, golden goddess is where it’s at! Gold is more “royal” anyway 😉
Alyssa says
March 21, 2016 at 10:36 pmThese spices! What a great way to jazz up cauliflower. I have some turmeric to use!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:12 am#TeamTurmeric!!!!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
March 21, 2016 at 8:55 pmthat color is simply stunning! Move over mashed taters!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 22, 2016 at 6:12 amHahaha, yea!!! Bring on the YELLOW!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
March 21, 2016 at 7:52 pmHoly guacamole! What a great idea – love the color & the way you’ve prepared it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 7:58 pmThank you Patricia!!
The Vegan 8 says
March 21, 2016 at 7:32 pmThis is amazing girl, the color is just beautiful! I’ve never seen cauliflower puree like this, so creative and pretty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 7:36 pmThe brighter the better 😉
Amber says
March 21, 2016 at 6:58 pmI would try this! Looks pretty good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 7:10 pmThank you Amber!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
March 21, 2016 at 5:51 pmI was JUST looking for a cauliflower recipe!! Perfect timing. I absolutely love the beet idea too. And turmeric! We always try to get extra – it’s so good for inflammation.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 6:01 pmI know! If I can put turmeric in something…I do! Putting it in my morning oats is the best!
Liz says
March 21, 2016 at 5:35 pmOhh I’ve never tried golden beets before but they look beautiful in this puree!! Definitely going to on the lookout for them at my grocery store!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 5:37 pmThey are SOOO good!!! I taste only slightly different, less “intense” than normal red beets, but they are the best!
Jess @hellotofit says
March 21, 2016 at 5:20 pmMmm I can only imagine all of the delicious things that this puree can be a part of! Love that you combined cauliflower and beets.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 5:29 pm2 of my favorite veggies!! Thanks Jess! (O look and it’s turmeric again! Now you need to start using it more!)
Uma Srinivas says
March 21, 2016 at 3:18 pmGreat recipe and nice color of cauliflower puree!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 4:34 pmThank you!
Linda @ Veganosity says
March 21, 2016 at 2:27 pmGreen is my favorite food color, then red, then yellow. I like primary colors. 🙂 This recipe has many of my favorite foods, and it sounds fantastic.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:53 pmHahaha 😉 Wait! Green is not a primary color! That would be blue 😛
Linda @ Veganosity says
March 21, 2016 at 3:45 pmOkay, if you’re going to be picky about it. 😉
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
March 21, 2016 at 2:08 pmIt’s like mashed potatoes that I SHOULD eat 4 helpings of for all the veggie goodness and anti-inflammatory properties! Oh I really really like this concept! This just might entice this anti-spice girl to go buy some garam masala 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:52 pmGaram Masala can be kinda sweet! No spicy heat! I think you’ll love this! (If you liked my curry mac, than this is like the same thing!)
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
March 21, 2016 at 1:52 pmI think I could slather this purree on EVERYTHING! Love the golden beets in there and the spices! So aromatic AND tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:51 pmYea!!! It’s total all-purpose SUNSHINE!
Evi @ greenevi says
March 21, 2016 at 1:36 pmAwesome idea! Have to try this, I love beets and cauliflower, but never thought of combining them before 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:51 pmThey are a great combo!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
March 21, 2016 at 1:27 pmI love cauliflower and this looks delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:51 pmThanks!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
March 21, 2016 at 11:56 amYUM!! I was wondering if there was turmeric in this. LOVE! Cauliflower can be so bland, but not this recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:49 pmNever when you add Indian spices!
Sarah says
March 21, 2016 at 11:42 amI love cauliflower and that color, I was instantly intrigued! I love beets and was like wait what my favorite golden beets, cauliflower, and then the spices and coconut milk!? I can not wait to make this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:49 pmWell than you WILL love this!!! It’s so good and easy!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
March 21, 2016 at 11:34 amSuch a col color of this cauliflower. Looks yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:48 pmNice and sunshiny!
Sara | Life's Little Sweets says
March 21, 2016 at 11:25 amI love cauliflower! What a great and healthy way to prepare it! Pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 2:48 pmThank you Sara!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
March 21, 2016 at 10:38 amI love golden beets! I posted a Sandwich with golden beets so I totally understand the love for those! Combining those with cauliflower is a great idea! I bet it tastes absolutely flavorful and amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:55 amYes!!!! Golden beets are just so special I feel! I love them more than the red!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
March 21, 2016 at 10:34 amI love how versatile and comforting this recipe is! Between the beets, indian spices, coconut milk and cauliflower altogether I am head over heels for this! Wonderful recipe dear!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:55 amThank you so much Lauren!
Michele says
March 21, 2016 at 9:31 amThis looks so creamy with the coconut milk! Perfect texture and I’m sure it tastes amazing 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:53 amCauliflower never lets us down 😉
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
March 21, 2016 at 9:21 amYou had me at golden beets! I would have never thought to mix it with cauliflower. Love this!
Best,
Chrystal
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:53 amGolden beets are the best!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl's Kitchen says
March 21, 2016 at 9:16 amThat colour! Sounds absolutely gorgeous – love those spices 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:53 amOne of the best colors!!! It forces you to smile 😉
Citra Kale @Citra's HOme Diary says
March 21, 2016 at 9:03 amI like cauliflower and use it almost in any food I make, but I never make it as puree like yours..Now just wondering how it taste.. bookmarked it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:51 amIt’s a lovely creamy side!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
March 21, 2016 at 8:54 amWhat a wonderful recipe, Rebecca! The simple ones are always the best. My favorite food color group is definitely red (tomatoes, chili peppers, red bell pepper, strawberries, cherries, etc.)!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:51 amAh yea 😉 I love how red ranges from fiery to sweet!
Christie says
March 21, 2016 at 8:22 amLove that you mixed cauliflower and beets. This is a gorgeous color and so good for you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 10:50 amYes! Total veggie!
Marye says
March 21, 2016 at 8:06 amI am loving the flavors in this cauliflower! I can’t wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 8:14 amThanks Marye!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
March 21, 2016 at 8:01 amIsn’t cauliflower just wonderful?! I have never cooked beets (I know!) but have been looking for some healthier meals now that I can run again and this would such a great side for myself!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 21, 2016 at 8:13 amThat is crazy! Well if you see them, get golden beets!!!