CRISPY CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS, RAISINS, AND BREADCRUMBS
The secret behind this Sicilian-inspired dish: crunchy homemade breadcrumbs. To make your own, let cubes of ciabatta or another white bread dry out, then buzz them into coarse crumbs in a food processor.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories Side Roast Thanksgiving Low Cal Dinner Raisin Cauliflower Fall Low Cholesterol Capers Breadcrumbs Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower florets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season mixture with salt and pepper. Divide cauliflower mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, spreading out in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat before using.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium- low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 5-6 minutes. Add capers and cook until they start to pop, about 3 minutes longer. Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Cook, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 2-3 minutes; transfer breadcrumb mixture to a plate and set aside.
- Add chicken broth and anchovy paste (if using) to same saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add golden raisins and white wine vinegar and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb and raisin mixtures can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm raisin mixture before continuing.
- Transfer warm cauliflower to a serving bowl. Scatter raisin mixture over, then toss to distribute evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cauliflower with breadcrumb mixture and parsley.
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Elliott Davis
elliott-davis@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite cauliflower recipes. It's so delicious and versatile.
Abrarul Haque
abrarul_h@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ifeco
ifeco12@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.
Amarachi Precious
p_a100@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Haitham Kadi
kadih@hotmail.comI'm vegan, so I used a plant-based butter substitute. It worked great.
Sambriddhi Shrestha
s85@hotmail.comI'm allergic to raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. It still turned out delicious.
Dr Gul
dr-g@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Shakoor jan Shahwani
sshahwani@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cauliflower didn't turn out crispy at all. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ramene Soup
ramene_s26@yahoo.comThe cauliflower was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Chamika Lakmali
lakmalichamika@gmail.comI would have liked the cauliflower to be a bit crispier. I think I'll try cooking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Sabrina Kirven
s-k21@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.
Bikash Pandeya
pandeya.b71@hotmail.frI added a little bit of garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture. It gave the cauliflower a nice garlicky flavor.
Syed Abdullah Shah
s69@hotmail.comI didn't have any capers on hand, so I used olives instead. It still turned out great.
Abdul Rasool
r_abdul35@yahoo.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
Oshala Subagya
oshala@gmail.comThe capers and raisins added a nice briny and sweet flavor to the cauliflower. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Chad Yamu
yamu_chad@yahoo.comI love how crispy the cauliflower got in the oven. It was the perfect side dish to my roasted chicken.
David Santos
d_santos@yahoo.comThis cauliflower dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of capers, raisins, and breadcrumbs gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.