GRATIN OF CAULIFLOWER, TOMATO, PINE NUTS & SAFFRON

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This is a fantastic, different way to serve cauliflower. It's a modification of a recipe from Fine Cooking. I love it. Great with lamb or any braised meat.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup pine nuts
4 slices of firm white bread, toasted and crusts removed
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 lbs.)
kosher salt
fresh black pepper
1 medium onion, diced
1 pinch saffron
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped black kalamata olive

Steps:

  • In a small, dry skillet over medium low heat, toast the pine nuts, shaking constantly, until they are lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Tear the bread into pieces and put them into a food processor.
  • Process until you have coarse crumbs, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer to a small bowl, drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, mix well, and toss with 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 375ºF.
  • In an ovenproof, large skillet (or a regular skillet, but you'll have to transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish, so prepare a 9x9 shallow baking dish), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the cauliflower and saute until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and continue to cook until the cauliflower is deep golden brown, but still firm, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add the onion.
  • Saute until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the saffron and stir to combine.
  • Add the tomatoes and olives and simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, fold in the cauliflower, the pine nuts, the remaining parsley.
  • If the skillet isn't ovenproof, pour the mixture into your prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top.
  • Bake until heated through and the flavors have had a chance to combine, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

mrFlamist
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


andrew knox
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This gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kalaivanan Kalai
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Delicious! I love the combination of cauliflower and tomatoes.


Asanda Mbhele
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This gratin was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


GBADE NOVA
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I made this gratin for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Olga Kravets
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This gratin was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


jafar malik
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The saffron in this gratin gives it a unique and subtle flavor. I highly recommend using it if you can find it.


Immaculate Kemunto
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses.


Md Abrar Shak
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I've always been a fan of cauliflower, but this gratin took it to a whole new level. The addition of tomatoes, pine nuts, and saffron created a dish that was both flavorful and visually appealing.


Md Akash Khan
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This cauliflower gratin was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors from the cauliflower, tomatoes, pine nuts, and saffron was simply exquisite.


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