Best 7 Cauliflower And Aioli Recipes

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Cauliflower has become a popular ingredient in many dishes due to its versatility and health benefits. It can be used in a variety of preparations, from roasted and grilled to fried and steamed. Aioli, a creamy garlic mayonnaise sauce, adds a delicious flavor and richness to any dish. Combined, cauliflower and aioli make a delightful combination that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. This article explores some of the best recipes for cauliflower and aioli, providing a range of options to suit different tastes and preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER AIOLI



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
4 ounces prosciutto, sliced thick and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Caper Aioli, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons capers, chopped
1 teaspoon caper brine
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine the cauliflower, prosciutto, dates, olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Mix well to coat and place onto a sheet pan. Place in the top half of the oven and roast until the cauliflower is fork tender and light brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a decorative bowl and serve warm with the caper aioli on the side.
  • Rub the inside of a decorative bowl with the garlic clove.
  • Put the mayonnaise, salt, olive oil, capers, caper brine and parsley in a mixing bowl and mix well to combine. Transfer to the decorative bowl and serve with roasted cauliflower.

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON AIOLI



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This crispy cauliflower is straight from my Italian grandmother's recipe book!

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Neutral cooking oil, for frying
8 large eggs
2 cups rasp-grated Parmesan
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 head cauliflower, cut into evenly-sized florets
1 cup mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1/3 cup lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Block of Parmesan
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • For the cauliflower: Preheat a fryer to 350 degrees F, or heat 3 inches oil to 350 degrees F in a Dutch oven or deep skillet. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • Whisk the eggs with the Parmesan in a bowl. Mix the flour and salt in another bowl. Dip the cauliflower in the Parmesan egg mixture, then into the salted flour, then into the fryer. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season the cauliflower with salt while still in either the fryer basket or strainer and pour on the prepared wire rack.
  • For the lemon aioli: Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with the chives.
  • Arrange the crispy cauliflower on a platter. Grate some Parmesan over, then sprinkle with the lemon zest and chives. Serve alongside the lemon aioli.

CAULIFLOWER AND AIOLI



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Can be either an appetizer or vegetable side dish--the number of servings varies depending on which. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste. Make aioli just before serving; discard any left-over sauce, it will not keep.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 egg yolks
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Steam the cauliflower al dente.
  • Whisk the garlic into the egg yolks.
  • Whisk in the oil very gradually.
  • Put the aioli (garlic-egg yolk sauce) into a small bowl standing on a flat plate.
  • Arrange florets around bowl.

FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER AIOLI



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This is from The Love Chef. It is low in carbs but not anything else. We made this for a test tasting and it was awesome BUT we can't use it - too many changes & substitutions for a regular menu but once in awhile it is wonderful!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
soy flour, for dusting
1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • AIOLI:.
  • To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and stir well to combine.
  • Set aside.
  • CAULIFLOWER:.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat enough Extra Virgin Olive Oil to measure a depth of 2 inches to 350º F.
  • Put the soy flour, sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes, if using, in a medium bowl and add a handful or two of the cauliflower florets.
  • Toss to dust the cauliflower, then transfer to a sieve set over the bowl of soy flour.
  • Shake off excess, letting it fall into the bowl.
  • Dip the pieces in the beaten egg, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain, and keep warm while you fry the remaining pieces.
  • When you take the cauliflower out after frying, season it with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the aioli for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 173.9, Sodium 597.1, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 9.5

AIOLI



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This garlic mayonnaise is excellent with fish. Serve with grilled salmon, deep fried cod, or baked bass; it is good with these recipes and so many more. Vary the flavor by using olive oils from Greece, France, or Italy, but definitely choose an extra virgin olive oil. Do not store for more than a few hours.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cloves garlic, minced
2 egg yolks
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs well with a wire whisk. Stir in garlic. Gradually add oil in a thin stream, beating constantly until light and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1.5 mg

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER TACOS



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My attempt at recreating The Deep Hole taco from Pico Taqueria! It's an amazing cauliflower taco with caper pico de gallo, garlic aioli, Parmesan cheese, and crispy shallots.

Provided by Laura Leavitt

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 medium plum tomatoes, diced
½ medium sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ medium lime, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower with olive oil, both chili powders, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onion, capers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper for pico in one bowl. Combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper for aioli in another bowl. Place both bowls in the fridge to let flavors blend until everything else is ready.
  • Heat about 1 inch oil in a small pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Pat shallots dry with a paper towel, then lower into the oil; fry until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Remove oil from the pan and wipe dry. Toast tortillas if desired by heating in the pan over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
  • Spoon aioli onto tortillas. Add cauliflower, pico, and shallots. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 268.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SPICY CAULIFLOWER LATKES WITH ZA'ATAR AIOLI



Spicy Cauliflower Latkes with Za'atar Aioli image

Provided by Jayne Cohen

Categories     Appetizer     Bake     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Dinner     Cauliflower     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 45

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 1/2 cups 1-to 1 1/2-inch cauliflower florets (from 2 medium heads)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fine dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground Aleppo pepper or cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 large eggs
Olive oil (not extra-virgin) for frying
Za'atar Aioli

Steps:

  • Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Add garlic and half of cauliflower to processor; blend until smooth. Add remaining cauliflower, parsley, and dill. Pulse until cauliflower is chopped and mixture is still slightly chunky. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in breadcrumbs, baking powder, salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper. Beat 2 eggs in small bowl; mix into batter. If batter is dry, beat remaining 1 egg in same bowl to blend and mix into batter by tablespoonfuls until moist but not runny batter forms. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Add enough oil to heavy large skillet to coat bottom generously; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop 1 tablespoonful batter for each latke into skillet; flatten to 11/2-inch round. Cook until golden, adding oil as needed and adjusting heat if browning quickly, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to rimmed baking sheets. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake latkes uncovered until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve latkes with aioli, if desired, or sprinkle with za'atar and serve.

Tips

  • For the best results, use fresh cauliflower. If you're using frozen cauliflower, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • To make the aioli, use a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients until smooth. If the aioli is too thick, add a little milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Season the cauliflower and aioli to taste. You can use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spices that you like.
  • Serve the cauliflower and aioli immediately, while the cauliflower is still warm and crispy.

Conclusion

Roasted cauliflower with aioli is a delicious and healthy appetizer or side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The cauliflower is roasted until tender and slightly charred, then tossed with a creamy and flavorful aioli. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Here are some additional tips for making roasted cauliflower with aioli:
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can roast the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought aioli. Just be sure to choose a brand that you like the taste of.
  • For a more flavorful aioli, use roasted garlic instead of raw garlic.
  • Garnish the cauliflower with chopped parsley or chives before serving.

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