In this appetizing recipe, the sweet and tangy flavors of the sauce beautifully complement the delightful crunch of the cauliflower. Golden raisins add a touch of sweetness and texture to this delectable dish, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Prepare to relish a symphony of flavors as you follow this culinary adventure.
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SWEET-AND-SOUR CAULIFLOWER WITH GOLDEN RAISINS
It's important to season this cauliflower dish attentively: You want a balance of sweet, tangy and salty flavors. Onion, lemon and pine nuts pull it all together. The cauliflower may be served hot or at room temperature.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pot, warm olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and just turning golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Adjust the heat to prevent browning. Add saffron and stir to coat.
- Add cauliflower, season generously with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently.
- Add brown sugar, currants, raisins, lemon zest and juice, cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. Turn up heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is just tender, about 5 to 8 minutes more.
- Remove pot from heat, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and sherry vinegar. Set aside for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 days, refrigerated) before serving.
- When ready to serve, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chives and pine nuts. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CAULIFLOWER WITH RAISINS
Who knows how long ago I picked up this free recipe in the produce section at the grocery store? Regular flame raisins were substituted for golden raisins.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the raisins in the sherry for 15-30 minutes.
- Dry roast the pine nuts in a skillet and set aside.
- In a saucepan, cook the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, for approximately 3 minutes.
- In the same skillet you used to toast the pine nuts, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the garlic. Be careful not to burn!
- Once garlic is lightly browned, add the cauliflower, raisins, sherry, and balsamic vinegar. *Cover skillet, and reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until cauliflower is fork tender but NOT mushy. *Another option is to increase heat to medium-high and brown, rather than simmer the cauliflower/raisin mixture.
- Transfer to serving bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Garnish with any remaining cooking liquid and toasted pine nuts.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SHALLOTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS
This healthy side dish combines the mellow taste of cauliflower with tangy Dijon mustard and sweet golden raisins.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower and shallots with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together mustard and 1 tablespoon oil, then stir in breadcrumbs and raisins. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over cauliflower and roast until breadcrumbs are golden brown and cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with oil.
- Combine the cauliflower and 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake until well coated. Add 1/2 cup of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper, then reseal and shake until well coated.
- Heat the remaining 1/3 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cauliflower and fry, tossing to cook on all sides, until deep golden brown in spots, about 10 minutes. Transfer the fried cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet and bake until the cauliflower starts to get crispy, 10 to 15 minutes
- While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the sauce. Whisk together the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; the sauce should thicken slightly.
- Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl until fully dissolved. Add the cornstarch slurry to the boiling sauce, reduce the heat to low and cook until thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl and add half of the sauce. Toss until the cauliflower is well coated, then add the remaining sauce and toss. Garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds and serve with rice.
- Place the rice and 2 1/4 cups cold water in a medium saucepan. Put the pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice before serving.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CAULIFLOWER
Despite its Oriental-sounding name, this is an Italian dish. Taken from the "Quick and Healthy Low Fat Cooking" cookbook.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute the garlic in the oil for 1 minute.
- Add the cauliflower, tomatoes and vinegar.
- Cover and cook for 7 minutes.
- Stir in the pine nuts and raisins.
- Cover and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 46.7, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.5, Protein 4.4
CAULIFLOWER WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Serve this delicious roasted cauliflower at any springtime gathering.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in middle and lower third. Place raisins in a measuring cup and cover with very hot water. Arrange cauliflower on two rimmed baking sheets. Toss with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes.
- Turn cauliflower and top with almonds. Bake until cauliflower is browned and tender and almonds are toasted, 10 minutes. Drain raisins. Transfer cauliflower to a serving dish; top with raisins and drizzle with sherry vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower. Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and has tightly packed florets. Avoid heads that are loose or have brown spots.
- Cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the cauliflower. Overcooked cauliflower will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use a light hand with the cornstarch. Too much cornstarch will make the sauce too thick.
- Add the vinegar and sugar to the sauce slowly. This will help you control the flavor of the sauce.
- Serve the cauliflower immediately. This will prevent it from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give sweet and sour cauliflower a try. You won't be disappointed!
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