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Best Grilled Vegetarian Options in Atlanta, Georgia

Introduction In Atlanta, some of my favorite dishes involve meat. This includes everything from a juicy hamburger at FIVE Bar and Grill to Mary Mac's Tea Room's chicken pot pie. However, I am always looking for alternatives to meat. Thankfully, the heart of Atlanta is full of great choices for those wanting to eat vegetarian. Below are my three favorite grilled vegetarian options in Atlanta, Georgia. Grilled Cauliflower Steaks Ingredients : 1 large head of cauliflower, stem removed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch thick "steaks." You should be able to get 4-5 steaks from 1 large head of cauliflower. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Rub the spice mixture all over the cauliflower steaks. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until s...

Homemade Cauliflower Soft-Tacos

Introduction I've had soft tacos for a long time. I've never made them myself, but I've always been interested in the idea of cooking cauliflower into a taco shell and then topping it with beans and rice. Today, we did just that! We used our favorite homemade black bean salsa instead of store-bought salsa, which is totally up to you. For this recipe, we also topped the cauliflower tacos with red cabbage slaw and avocado slices instead of cheese or sour cream. If you're looking for more ideas on how to make cauliflower more delicious (and fun), check out this list of 10 Ways to Use Cauliflower! Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa) 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup onion, diced jalapenos to taste (optional) Tacos: Corn tortillas (I use the ones from Trader Joe's) Cauliflower, chopped into small pieces and cooked in a pan with olive oil until soft and slightly browned on both sides. You can also use Trader Joe's...

Homemade Mango Sauce with Cauliflower and Rice

Introduction This recipe for mango sauce with cauliflower and rice is a great healthy substitute for traditional pasta recipes. It’s packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. The creamy, crunchy sauce is made from a mixture of cauliflower, rice, garlic and lime juice. This sauce is perfect for any pasta or rice dish, or even as a dip! It’s easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. I hope you enjoy it! Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup long grain rice, cooked according to instructions on box 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder) ½ cup mango nectar or juice from a can of mangoes (about 8 ounces) 1 tbsp lime juice (about ¼ of a lime) In addition to the ingredients above, you will need some oil spray and red pepper flakes. 2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided Olive oil is a healthy fat. It's a good source of monounsaturated fats, which means it can help lower your risk for heart disease and may even be good for weight loss compared to other fats ...