“This cauliflower in thyme butter is a lovely, simple idea to jazz up cauliflower. Be sure to trim the florets very small for maximum flavour, as we fry them in butter before finishing in the oven.” – Monya

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Cauliflower has emerged as a star player in the world of keto diets. This is due to its remarkable nutritional benefits and incredible versatility. This unassuming cruciferous vegetable is not only low in carbs, but packed with essential nutrients.
 

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First and foremost, cauliflower is low in carbohydrates. It is also a rich source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C and vitamin K. These are essential for immune support and bone health, respectively. It also contains antioxidants like sulforaphane, which may have cancer-fighting properties. Choline features too, which supports brain health.
 
Cauliflower can be transformed into a multitude of dishes. From cauliflower rice to mashed cauliflower, its mild flavour allows it to absorb seasonings. This makes it an ideal canvas for creative keto recipes.
 
Its versatility in the kitchen opens up a world of culinary possibilities, making it a must-have ingredient for anyone on a ketogenic diet.
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Cauliflower in Thyme Butter dish, as well as all the Side dishes on Fats of Life®.
 

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Cauliflower in Thyme Butter

A delicious keto side vegetable option using small cauliflower florets cooked in a thyme butter. Packed with flavour and fibre!

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine General

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 4 as a side dish

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 14g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• sharp knife
• large non-stick pan / wok
• baking tray

Ingredients

• 500 g (17.6 oz) cauliflower florets, trimmed very small
• 60 g (2.1 oz) unsalted butter
• 5 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
• pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan oven). This is 190°C for conventional ovens (or 375°F / gas mark 5).
• Trim the cauliflower into very small florets.
  
• Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan or wok over moderate heat. Scatter in the picked thyme leaves.
  
• Once the butter starts to foam and smell nutty, tip in all the little cauliflower florets and cook them 'stir-fry-style', stirring regularly until the florets are all coated in the thyme butter and start to caramelise (approximately 10 minutes).
  
• Tip the mixture out onto a large baking tray.
  
• Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cauliflower cooks through and caramelises further.
• Scatter over pink Himalayan salt before serving and any other fresh thyme you may still have kicking about.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                         156Kcal / 653kJ
Fat                                 14g
Carbohydrates               4g
Protein                           4.7g

Allergens
Milk

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See all the Side Dishes on Fats of Life:

Keto Battered Onion Rings

Lemon & Thyme Cheesy Keto 'Gnocchi' (Nut-free)

Avocado Feta Salad with Lemon & Black Pepper (Keto)

Broccolini in Garlic Sage Butter (Keto)

Smashed Cauliflower with Sour Cream and Chives (Keto)

Creamy Caramelised Fennel and Tomato Gratin (Keto)

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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