While cauliflower may not be thought of as a traditional Thanksgiving vegetable, the fact is that it is a versatile vegetable and is plentiful in the fall.

Try adding one of these delicious cauliflower recipes to your Thanksgiving menu!

Roasted Cauliflower

8 cups of cauliflower florets

5 garlic cloves (chopped)

1/4 cup of olive oil

fresh chopped thyme leaves, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and crushed red pepper to taste.

Instructions

Toss the all the ingredients together and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in a preheated 450 degree oven and cook for approximately 20 minutes.

Mashed Cauliflower

1 head of cauliflower, broken in to florets

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 clove of garlic (smashed)

1/4 stick of butter

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Instructions

Steam the cauliflower until tender (about ten minutes) In the mean time, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add garlic until softened. Remove from heat. Mash the cauliflower or put cooled cauliflower in a food processor and blend on high.