Dinner: Baked Cauliflower with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

This dish is enlivened with a strong flavor of tomatoes combined with the typically Greek usage of ground cinnamon.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health benefits of Baked Cauliflower with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

8 oz fat free feta cheese
0.12 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsps leaves dried oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 head large cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet and sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion has softened.

2. Add the chopped tomatoes, cinnamon and oregano and season with salt and pepper.

3. Stir and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).

5. Add the cauliflower to the tomato mixture, cover and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is just tender. Remove from the heat.

6. Transfer the cauliflower and tomatoes mixture to a large, shallow dish.

7. Sprinkle over the lemon juice and grated feta.

8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft and the cheese has melted. Serve warm.