CHARRED CAULIFLOWER WITH ANCHOVIES, CAPERS AND OLIVES
This deeply versatile recipe is essentially a robust baked cauliflower salad. You can serve it room temperature as an antipasto, as part of a buffet or warm as a nearly vegetarian main course with rice pilaf, roasted sweet potatoes or pasta. It is also a perfect make-ahead side dish to accompany nearly everything from roasted chicken or fish fillets to steaks and chops.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, with a large knife, cut the cauliflower into quarters. Cut off the tough core at the stem end of each piece. Cut cauliflower quarters into rough 1/2-inch slices. Cut larger slices into several pieces, so all the chopped cauliflower is about the same size.
- Salt boiling water generously and add chopped cauliflower. Cook for 2 minutes, then drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- In a large bowl, put garlic, anchovy, olives, capers, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk ingredients together and taste. Adjust salt or lemon juice as necessary.
- Add blanched cauliflower to the bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add a generous pinch of red-pepper flakes, or add to taste, and toss cauliflower with your hands to coat evenly with dressing.
- Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish, small roasting pan or sheet pan. (Recipe may be prepared up to this point several hours ahead of baking.)
- To finish, heat oven to 450 degrees. Bake cauliflower, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until top is browned and beginning to char in some places. For extra char, place dish under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve at room temperature with a sprinkling of parsley and scallions. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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Bethannie Douglas
[email protected]This recipe is definitely not worth trying.
mark mushayabasa
[email protected]I'm sorry, but I didn't enjoy this recipe at all.
Brian Chau
[email protected]This dish was a waste of time and ingredients.
Nicola Gray
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Mocno Vazques
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The cauliflower was bland and the anchovies were overpowering.
Yindra Serrano
[email protected]I found the cauliflower to be a bit tough, even after cooking it for the recommended amount of time.
ARMAN NILOY
[email protected]This dish is a bit too salty for my taste.
Gamein Abir
[email protected]I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to char the cauliflower.
zhikar acc
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.
Ikwuka Chosen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I really enjoyed this dish.
hajj arif hajiarif053
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party.
Nell Breaux
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
KobbyAdams NetworkTV
[email protected]Delicious!
Chris Gaskill
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and the anchovies, capers, and olives added a nice salty and briny flavor.
Ted Truce
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cauliflower didn't turn out as charred as I would have liked. Otherwise, the dish was very tasty.
Ghazi mola
[email protected]The charred cauliflower was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the anchovies, capers, and olives were delicious.
Zenobia Van Der Westhuizen
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and incredibly delicious. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular rotation of recipes.
Gavin Ellis
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The charring process brought out the natural sweetness of the vegetable, and the anchovies, capers, and olives added a delicious savory flavor.
Matthew Kubheka
[email protected]This charred cauliflower dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors from the anchovies, capers, and olives was perfectly balanced, and the cauliflower was cooked to perfection.