How many purple vegetables can you name? My most recent discovery? Purple Cauliflower.

Unlike so many other purple vegetables, say… green beans and bell peppers… the beautiful bright color doesn’t fade when sautéed or blanched. Cook it quickly and you’ll keep the vibrant color and the tender crispness.

All cauliflower is high in fiber and low in calories and, the best natural source of vitamin C next to citrus (bet you didn’t know that!). And, how about this? Cauliflower may also contain a phytonutrient that helps block cancer growth.

Cauliflower is also one of those vegetables that intimidates a lot of people… don’t be one of them!

Break the head into bite-size florets and sauté in a little olive oil, garlic and lemon juice… then spoon on top of cooked gnocchi and sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese.

I’ve never purple cauliflower in the regular supermarket, only in a farmers’ market or specialty food store. If you come across it, Try It!

So, how many purple vegetables did you come up with? Here’s what I’ve got so far:

1. Eggplant
2. Purple potatoes
3. Purple Corn
4. Purple Bell Peppers
5. Purple Carrots
6. Purple Green Beans

What am I missing?

 

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