Another of My Friend Vicky's Creations: Cauliflower

Name: Another of My Friend Vicky's Creations: Cauliflower with Red, Green and Black Confetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, separated into bite size florets; Coarse salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 1 large clove garlic, cracked; 4 anchovy fillets, optional; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and diced into small bits; 16 oil cured olives, drained and chopped into small bits; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley tops, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 head cauliflower, separated into bite size florets
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 large clove garlic, cracked
4 anchovy fillets, optional
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and diced into small bits
16 oil cured olives, drained and chopped into small bits
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley tops, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and black pepper

1
Cook cauliflower in 1-inch boiling water covered for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
2
Drain, sprinkle with salt and return pan to stove top uncovered.
3
Set heat at medium and add oil, garlic, anchovies (optional, unless you are dining with Vicky) and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan.
4
Break up anchovies with the back of a wooden spoon until they melt into oil.
5
Add diced red roasted pepper, chopped olives and parsley to the pan and combine.
6
Add cooked, drained cauliflower to the pan and toss to distribute the red, black and green confetti.
7
Add the red pepper.
8
Season with salt and pepper, to your taste, and serve.

3709

kcal

Calories

408

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cauliflower, separated into bite size florets, Coarse salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, 1 large clove garlic, cracked, and more.

Yes, Another of My Friend Vicky's Creations: Cauliflower with Red, Green and Black Confetti falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Another of My Friend Vicky's Creations: Cauliflower with Red, Green and Black Confetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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