Venetian Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Venetian Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely diced; Pinch of saffron, crumbled; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup currants; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
Pinch of saffron, crumbled
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup currants
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Cut cauliflower in half from top to bottom, then remove the core.
2
With a paring knife, cut into very small florets of equal size.
3
Blanch florets in boiling water for 2 minutes.
4
Cool in cold water and drain.
5
Put olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
6
Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
7
Add saffron, cinnamon, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and red pepper.
8
Season well with salt and pepper.
9
Add lemon zest, currants, raisins and cauliflower florets.
10
Toss with wooden spoons to distribute.
11
Cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes more, until cauliflower is tender.
12
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with pine nuts and parsley.
13
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, finely diced, Pinch of saffron, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Venetian Cauliflower 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.

Venetian Cauliflower

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