Weekday lunch: Kimchi cauliflower rice recipe
Cauliflower is a great ingredient to include in your meal plans for so many reasons. If you are especially focusing on hormonal health and balancing here are a few key benefits to cauliflower:
Cruciferous vegetable. The cruciferous family also includes broccoli, cabbage, and kale. These Cruciferous vegetables contain a high content of Glucosinolates which are sulfur containing compounds that can help regulate hormone metabolism and reduce hormonal imbalances. Glucosinolates support the detoxification and elimination of excess estrogen from the body.
Indole-3-carbinol: Cauliflower contains indole-3-carbinol, a phytochemical which has been shown to increase oestrogen metabolism, therefore, helping to reduce hormone imbalances.
Nutrient dense: Cauliflower is rich in Vitamin C and K. It is also a good source of B6.
High in fibre: Eating enough fibre is very important when looking at hormonal health. Fibre helps to balance blood sugar levels while also supporting healthy digestion. It is important to make sure excess and used hormones are leaving the body and not recirculating.
This cauliflower rice dish is a great lunch or perfect for dinner. Make sure to add a portion of protein to create a balanced plate. The added spicy gut loving kimchi adds to the taste and also the nutrition of your bowl.
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
Small cauliflower
1/2 cup of kimchi
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 chopped spring onions
4 stems of cavolo nero chopped leaves only and stalks removed
Sesame seeds/nigella seeds to top
Method
Remove the cauliflower leaves and cut into florets. In stages place the florets into a food processor. Pulse until you get a rice-like texture.
Into a frying pan add a little oil, on a medium heat add the cauliflower and the chopped cavolo nero. Add the sesame oil and the soy sauce. Cook for 4 minutes. When the cauliflower is looking tender, add the chopped kimchi and cook for a further 5 minutes until it is heated through.
Serve with chopped spring onion, herbs, and sesame seeds. I also like to add a side of edamame as a protein source to make this dish balanced at lunchtime.
Enjoy.
Katie xx