Cauliflower Bake With Hazelnut Crunch Crust Recipes

LEMONY CAULIFLOWER WITH HAZELNUTS AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a steamer basket set over a large, lidded pot (preferably wider than taller) of boiling water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and steam until cauliflower is totally tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (You can check the doneness by piercing it with a paring knife or fork.)
• Meanwhile, heat butter and hazelnuts in a small pot over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pot occasionally, until the butter has melted and begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or small whisk, stir the butter, making sure all the milk solids and hazelnuts are browning evenly. Add olive oil and continue to cook until both the butter and hazelnuts are deeply golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Once the cauliflower is done, use a potato masher or large fork to gently crush it into bite-size pieces. Transfer cauliflower to a large serving platter or plate, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Spoon hazelnut mixture over the cauliflower, and top with chives and flaky salt. Serve alongside lemon halves for squeezing.

CAULIFLOWER BAKE WITH HAZELNUT CRUNCH CRUST

Steps:

• To begin with, steam the cauliflower in a colander fitted inside a pan. Steam for around 15 minutes so the cauliflower still has some bite left in it.
• For the sauce, melt the butter in a medium sized pan. Add the flour and stir hard until a smooth paste is achieved.
• Take off the heat and leave for a couple of minutes. Slowly add the milk, mixing all the time.
• Place it back on the heat and add the clove, bay leaf and leek. Simmer for 10 minutes, constantly stirring.
• Remove the leek, bay leaf and clove. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Stir the cheese into the sauce, saving a bit to sprinkle on top. Mix the cauliflower into the sauce and give it a good stir. Pour into a baking tin.
• Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and top with the crushed hazelnuts and broken up pieces of toast.
• Bake for 20 minutes and then place under the broiler for a few minutes to get a golden and bubbling crust.