Will Run For Pineapple Fried (Cauliflower) Rice

Are you're thinking that the only way that cauliflower could possibly taste like rice, mashed potatoes or couscous is if you have no taste buds?  Those words might have come out of my mouth in the past.  I was probably running up a hill.  In the rain.  With a headwind.  Chomping on some sort of chew/sport bean that Pace Bunny pulled out of some pocket.  I hope it was a pocket.

I'll admit that I was pleasantly surprised with how well this recipe turned out.  It may not have exactly the same taste or texture as rice but cauliflower is an excellent carrier for curry, ginger, garlic, pineapple and all of the other delicious ingredients in this recipe.  It's definately worth giving it a try (and pulling out the food processor). 

Try not to eat all of the pineapple & cashews.

Almost party time.

Add some tofu.  Party.

Pineapple Fried (Cauliflower) Rice

(approximately 5 x 1 C servings)

1 small cauliflower separated into florets and processed in the food processor.

1 T coconut oil

1 medium onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp minced fresh ginger

3 T Bragg + 2 tsp red curry paste

1 1/2 C diced fresh pineapple (it won't be nearly as delicious otherwise)

1/4 C raisins (optional)

1/2 C frozen peas

2-3 T fresh cilantro

1/2 C raw cashews

protein of choice (tempeh, tofu, scrambled eggs)

In a large skillet melt 1 T coconut oil over medium heat.  Add diced onion and cook until translucent.  Add garlic & ginger cook approximately 1 minute longer.   Add cauliflower and Bragg curry mixture.  Allow to cook for approximately 5 minutes.  Add pineapple, raisins, peas, cilantro & cashews.  Allow to cook until peas are tender (approximately 5-7 minutes) and there is no liquid remaining.  Serve with your choice of protein.

Will Run For Granny's Pineapple Cake

Pace Bunny & I spend a lot of time talking about food on our long runs.  What did you have for breakfast?  What have you been eating for lunch lately?  If you could eat anything when you get back from this bloody run what would it be? 

 Sunday's 16 K was no different except we were unfortunately discussing where exactly she found the honey chew that I had just eaten and how long it had been there.  Pace Bunny seems to pull tissues, sport beans, etc. out of nowhere.  Do you really want to be using a tissue that someone has to convince you has never been used even though it's kind of damp?  Sadly, the answer is yes.  I can't judge. I ate the sports beans that had been in my fuel belt since the full half martini marathon in October.

Sunday I ran for a healthier version of Granny's pineapple cake.  It is so moist and delicious.

Gram's Pineapple Cake

Cake

1 T coconut milk

1/4 cup earth balance (butter or margarine) + 1/4 cup olive oil

2 flax eggs (2 T ground flax + 6T water)

1 cup unbleached flour + 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

1 cup organic sugar

1 can pineapple (540 ml) chunks (reserve juice)

1/4 tsp cardamom  + 1/8 tsp allspice

Topping

1 can coconut milk (400 ml)
1/2 C brown sugar
1/4 C coconut oil

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease a 9 X 13 cake pan.  Combine all dry ingredients and set aside.  In a separate bowl combine flax eggs, olive oil, earth balance, coconut milk and pineapple juice.  Add pineapple to dry ingredients.  Add liquid ingredients  Bake for 45 minutes.

While cake is baking in a medium saucepan over medium heat combine 1 can light coconut milk and 1/2 C brown sugar.  Simmer until mixture begins to thicken.  Add 1/4 C coconut oil until melted.

boring

After taking your cake out of the oven poke holes in it with a fork and pour on the glaze. 

Is it wrong to eat just the topping?

If possible allow to sit until glaze has absorbed and enjoy with a good cup of coffee and some mile high foam.