Recipe

Cauliflower Leaves and Stems

1
Mins
Prep time
5
Mins
Cook time
4
Serves

Hey - you can eat that! Not only are cauliflower leaves and stems super tasty, but they’re a great source of fibre, iron and potassium. You can use them like any vegetable, or follow along below. Enjoy this as a snack or crispy topper for any savoury meal!

Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Cauliflower Leaves and Stems

This use it up recipe for cauliflower leaves and stems is the ultimate way to turn leftover cauliflower into a nutritious snack or meal topper. Instead of binning the leaves and stems, repurpose them by pan-frying until the stems soften and the leaves crisp up. This quick recipe tackles food waste in minutes while adding texture and flavour to any dish. It’s proof that scraps can be just as good as the star ingredient!

Need

Cauliflower leaves and stems
Oil (any kind)
Seasoning (we used salt and pepper)

How

  1. Chop up your leaves and stems – any size is fine.
  2. Glug some oil into a hot pan, add the stems. Cook until soft, then add the leaves, turn up the heat and cook until crispy.
  3. Finish with salt and pepper (or any other seasoning you’d like).
  4. Enjoy being a USE IT UP legend!