Sauteed Cauliflower With Bread Crumbs, Parsley, Capers And Olives Recipe

Name: Sauteed Cauliflower With Bread Crumbs, Parsley, Capers And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more if needed; 1 small head cauliflower, sliced into flat 1/8-inch-thick florets; Sea salt, to taste; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped day-old country bread (in pea-size pieces); 2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds; 2 large anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained and pounded to paste with a mortar and pestle; ⅓ cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup roughly chopped green Sicilian olives (or other mild olives); 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 tablespoon aged sherry vinegar; Coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
1 small head cauliflower, sliced into flat 1/8-inch-thick florets
Sea salt, to taste
3/4 cup coarsely chopped day-old country bread (in pea-size pieces)
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
2 large anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained and pounded to paste with a mortar and pestle
⅓ cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped green Sicilian olives (or other mild olives)
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon aged sherry vinegar
Coarsely ground black pepper

1
Place a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add two tablespoons olive oil.
3
When it shimmers, add half the cauliflower, spreading it out so pieces are tightly packed but lay flat in pan.
4
Season with salt.
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Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned on bottom and softening at edges.
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Turn pieces and brown other side.
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When just tender remove to a shallow serving bowl.
8
Return pan to heat and repeat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining cauliflower.
9
Return pan to heat again.
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Add remaining tablespoon olive oil.
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Add bread and coriander and toss to coat in oil.
12
When bread is lightly browned on edges, stir in anchovy paste.
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Pour this over cauliflower.
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Add parsley, olives and capers.
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Sprinkle vinegar on top.
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Season generously with black pepper and toss well.
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Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or vinegar, as desired.
18
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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For a main course, cauliflower may be tossed with pasta, a little oil and some pasta cooking water.

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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: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more if needed, 1 small head cauliflower, sliced into flat 1/8-inch-thick florets, Sea salt, to taste, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped day-old country bread (in pea-size pieces), and more.

Yes, Sauteed Cauliflower With Bread Crumbs, Parsley, Capers And Olives falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sauteed Cauliflower With Bread Crumbs, Parsley, Capers And Olives

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