Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cauliflower florets | 460 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Tomatoes, chopped | 300 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Cottage cheese | 220 g | Sour, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh parsley | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 22 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried oregano | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cut the cauliflower florets and chopped tomatoes into even pieces and place them in a wide bowl.
- Add the olive oil, oregano, and rock salt; toss until every piece is lightly coated.
- Arrange the mixture in a shallow baking dish and distribute the cottage cheese and fresh parsley evenly.
- Bake until the vegetables are tender and the top is lightly browned without becoming dry.
- Rest for five minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-bake adaptation)
This cauliflower bake is flagged because cottage cheese and tomato are baked together. Vata: serve warm and fully tender. Pitta: reduce tomato and oregano. Kapha: use less cottage cheese. Compliant variant: replace cottage cheese with mashed chickpeas or firm tofu.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cauliflower Tomato Cottage Cheese Bake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (257g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 54 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 9.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 11.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 42.0 mg | 108.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.52 mg | 1.35 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.5 mg | 34.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 59.8 mg | 153.7 mg |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 622 mg |
| Sodium | 273 mg | 702 mg |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Selenium | 3.4 µg | 8.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 27.9 mg | 71.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 34.6 µg | 89.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.82 mg | 2.10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 41.1 µg | 105.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.46 mg | 1.17 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 35.4 µg | 90.9 µg |
| Choline | 25.6 mg | 65.8 mg |
