Cauliflower Leek Kugel Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Leek Kugel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups cauliflower florets (from 2 medium heads of cauliflower); 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 cups coarsely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts; from 3 large); 6 tablespoons unsalted matzo meal; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/3 cup almonds, toasted, chopped

Servings: persons

8 cups cauliflower florets (from 2 medium heads of cauliflower)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups coarsely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts; from 3 large)
6 tablespoons unsalted matzo meal
3 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/3 cup almonds, toasted, chopped

1
Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl and mash coarsely with potato masher.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and saute until tender and just beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add leek mixture to cauliflower. Mix in matzo meal. Beat eggs, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon dill, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend; stir into cauliflower mixture.
3
Brush 11x7-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly in prepared dish. Mix almonds, remaining 7 tablespoons parsley, 7 tablespoons dill, and 2 tablespoons oil in medium bowl to blend. Sprinkle evenly over kugel. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.).
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Bake kugel uncovered until set in center and beginning to brown on top, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups cauliflower florets (from 2 medium heads of cauliflower), 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 4 cups coarsely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts; from 3 large), 6 tablespoons unsalted matzo meal, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Leek Kugel 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.

Cauliflower Leek Kugel

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