On its own, cauliflower is a bland ingredient. Pairing it with juicy apples and sweet pumpkin, however, makes for a delectable soup that will help boost your fiber intake and digestive health.

Cauliflower’s nutrient profile packs a punch

Cauliflower may look pale and plain, but its amazing nutrient profile makes up for its unassuming appearance. This superfood contains omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins and nutrients such as:

• Choline, which is essential for a healthy nervous system.
• Folate, which promotes healthy tissue formation.
• Vitamin B6, which is needed for healthy metabolism.

Cauliflower is popular among health enthusiasts because it’s rich in fiber and helps you feel full longer. It’s low in calories and a one-cup serving of chopped, raw cauliflower offers two grams of fiber. If you’re looking for nutritious foods that will promote weight loss, incorporate cauliflower into your regular diet!

Cauliflower is also beneficial for anyone with inflammatory issues. Systemic inflammation is linked to metabolic disturbances, like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Cauliflower is a superfood that’s rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants that counteract the free radicals that cause cell damage and inflammation.

Cauliflower boosts your gut health because it’s rich in dietary fiber that promotes healthy digestion. A diet rich in fiber also helps prevent constipation and lowers your risk of bowel disorders.

Finally, fiber-rich cauliflower may help boost your cardiovascular health. Diets rich in fiber are linked to improved heart health, particularly a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

This benefit is possible because dietary fiber binds to cholesterol. Fiber can also help reduce your levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol, which boosts your heart health. Since cauliflower has a high water content, it’s also good for your gastrointestinal (GI) health.

Boost your digestion with fiber-rich cauliflower soup with curry-fried apple and pumpkin seeds

Dietary fiber helps detoxify your system, promotes colon health, and balances gut bacteria. The cauliflower soup recipe below is a fiber-rich dish that’s topped off with sweet and savory curry-fried apples!

Apples are also a fiber-rich superfruit. A medium-sized apple contains 4.4 grams of fiber. Aside from cauliflower and apple, this soup contains high-protein lima beans.

Ingredients for 4 servings:

Cauliflower soup:

• 2 cups (500 ml) of cashew or almond milk, unsweetened
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of water
• 800 g (1 lb., 12 oz.) of cauliflower
• 200 g (7 oz.) of cooked butter (lima) beans
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Olive oil, for frying and to serve
• 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Curry-fried apple:

• 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
• 2 teaspoons of curry powder
• 3/4 cup (100 g) of pumpkin seeds
• Olive oil, for frying
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Fry the onion and garlic together in oil in a large saucepan for at least five minutes or until soft over medium-low heat.
2. Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower, cut it into smaller pieces, then set aside. Cut the rest of the cauliflower into small chunks.
3. Add the cauliflower, beans and nut milk into the saucepan. Add enough water to cover the contents, cover the saucepan and cook for around 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft.
4. Cook the apple in a frying pan or skillet with a bit of olive oil. Add the cauliflower leaves you set aside earlier. Sprinkle curry powder over the mixture, then fry until soft. Add the pumpkin seeds and keep everything warm. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
5. Pour a little milk from the saucepan in step three into a bowl. Blend the soup until it is smooth, then pour the milk back in and dilute with milk or water to your preferred consistency. Season with lemon juice and salt.
6. Top the cauliflower soup with curry-fried apple and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Boost your digestive health with a bowl of fiber-rich cauliflower soup with curry-fried apple and pumpkin seeds.

Sources:

MindBodyGreen.com

WellAndGood.com