CAULIFLOWER GRATIN WITH GOAT CHEESE TOPPING
Cauliflower is at its peak now, from December through March, when produce markets often are otherwise spare, particularly if you happen to live in a northern climate. Like other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower is an abundant source of phytonutrients and enzymes that may help neutralize toxins damaging to the body's cells. It's an excellent source of vitamins C and K, folate and dietary fiber, and a very good source of vitamins B5 and B6, tryptophan, omega-3 fatty acids and manganese. All are good reasons to include it in your diet. One more thing: if you have trouble persuading your kids to eat dishes with cooked cauliflower, try serving the florets raw. Even some of the most vegetable-averse kids seem to like it uncooked. Of all of the gratins that I make, this is the easiest to throw together. It works as a vegetarian main dish or as a side.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a two-quart gratin dish with olive oil.
- Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above one inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for one minute. Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for six to eight minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Remove from the heat and refresh with cold water. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to the gratin dish.
- Season the cauliflower generously with salt and pepper, then toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and half of the thyme. Spread in an even layer.
- Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a quarter-teaspoon salt, and mash to a paste. Combine with the goat cheese and milk in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and blend until smooth. Add the remaining thyme and freshly ground pepper to taste, and pulse together. Spread this mixture over the cauliflower in an even layer.
- Just before baking, sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the dish is sizzling. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 714 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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ziad yasser
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different cheeses, vegetables, and even meats. It's always delicious.
Vim Saru Magar
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Mary Love
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.
Yousuf Souqi
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I loved this dish. The cauliflower was so tender and flavorful.
Parlad Joshi
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables.
Max Stone
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. I think I would have liked it better with a different cheese.
Mohd Moin
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Maricel Olarte
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cauliflower was tender and the goat cheese topping was golden brown and bubbly. Yum!
Hasan Noor
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic and paprika to the cauliflower before baking, and it was much better.
birbal chauhan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I loved this dish! The goat cheese topping was amazing and really made the cauliflower shine.
Risali Kap
[email protected]This gratin was easy to make and turned out great. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and goat cheese for the topping, and it was the perfect balance of flavors.
oliver sulfelix
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The cauliflower was perfectly tender and the goat cheese topping was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
kadugala edgar
[email protected]This cauliflower gratin with goat cheese topping was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the goat cheese added a nice tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.