Cauliflower Tomato Confetti Pilaf Recipes

CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Toss 7 cups small cauliflower florets and 3 chopped plum tomatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, a pinch of cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast in a 450 degrees F oven, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
• Serves: 4 Calories: 179 Total Fat: 14 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Protein: 4 grams Total carbohydrates: 13 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 5 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 297 milligrams

CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into florets and cut the florets in half or quaters to creat 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower begins to brown.
• Add the other half tablespoon of olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, pepper flakes, and basil.
• Cover and simmer until the cauliflower is tender but still has some resistance when sampled, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

ANOTHER OF MY FRIEND VICKY'S CREATIONS: CAULIFLOWER WITH RED, GREEN AND BLACK CONFETTI

Steps:

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

CAULIFLOWER, TOMATO, ONION, & CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Arrange flowerets in the dish.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Sprinkle the onion over the cauliflower.
• Cover with 1 cup of cheese.
• Drizzle with the melted butter.
• Tuck in the Tomatoes wedges.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 10 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley.

CONFETTI CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• spray a microwave safe casserole with veggie oil.
• Place cauliflower florets in casserole.
• Add water if needed.
• Chop all the peppers and green onion and sprinkle over the cauliflower.
• Sprinkle salt and cayenne over to taste.
• Mix a little to distribute everything evenly.
• Cover and microwave on high for about 4 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender crisp.
• (depends on how much cauliflower is used).
• If you do not have a turntable in the micro, you might want to stir once, halfway through.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle olives and cheese over top.
• Cover and microwave for 10 to 20 seconds or just until the cheese barely melts.
• Remove from oven and let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving.
• I cook this in the serving dish, it does not have a lid, so I cover it with plastic wrap, with just one tiny steam vent, cut in the centre.
• Don't want to loose too much cooking steam.