Herbed Cauliflower Bake Recipes

HERBED COUSCOUS RECIPE WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Adjust one rack to bottom of your oven. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix spices, salt and pepper. Set aside 1 tbsp of the spice mixture to be used later for the couscous.
• Place the cauliflower on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil (you might use between 4 and 6 tbsp or so). Sprinkle the spice mixture on top of the the cauliflower (keeping aside 1 tbsp for later). Toss by hand to make sure all the cauliflower florets are well-coated with the olive oil and spices. Spread on the sheet pan in one layer.
• Cover the sheet pan with foil. Place on the bottom rack of the heated oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover (discard foil). Return to heated oven, and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes. Remove again from oven, using a pair of tongs, turn cauliflower over on the other side. Return to oven for another 12 minutes (total baking time 37 minutes or so).
• While cauliflower is roasting, prepare simple Mediterranean salad according to this recipe. Prepare tahini sauce, if using, according to this recipe.
• Make the herbed couscous. In a saucepan, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add couscous and the remaining 1 tbsp of spice mixture. Saute, tossing regularly, until couscous is toasted into a light brown color.
• Add boiling water (consult package for amount of boiling water needed). Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for about 12 minutes or so, or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is fully cooked through.
• Remove cooked couscous from heat, and add chopped green onions, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix using a wooden spoon.
• Assemble your dinner bowls! Divide herbed couscous and roasted cauliflower among 4 dinner bowls. Add 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad to each. Sprinkle feta cheese and a pinch more Za'atar, if you like. Drizzle a little tahini, particularly over the cauliflower, if you like. Enjoy!

HERB MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and let cook until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt, butter, garlic, dill, and parsley and process until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add the Parmesan, and process until just combined.
• Transfer to a bowl and garnish with more dill and parsley. Serve hot.

ROASTED HERB & LEMON CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place cauliflower in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in remaining oil. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; drizzle with herb mixture and toss to combine.

HERBED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Core 2 large heads cauliflower and cut into 1/2-inch-thick "steaks." Cook in a steamer basket over boiling water, covered, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool 15 minutes. Whisk 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1/3 cup each lemon juice and olive oil and 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; drizzle over the cauliflower and toss. (The cauliflower will break apart.) Let stand 10 minutes. Add 1 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts and 2 ounces shaved Parmesan; toss. Drizzle with olive oil.

GARLIC HERB CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• To turn a head of cauliflower into rice, there are two options. Use a food processor or use a box grater.
• If using a food processor, cut the head of cauliflower into medium chunks and remove the core. Working in batches, add the cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is broken down into very small bits that resemble rice (see photo above).
• If using a box grater, cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and remove the core. Use the medium-sized holes to grate each quarter into small bits resembling rice.
• Optional step, for the best cauliflower rice, before cooking, transfer the riced cauliflower to a clean dish towel and press to remove excess moisture.
• Add the almonds to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir the almonds around the pan until they are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Keep a close eye on the nuts since they do toast quickly. Transfer the toasted almonds to a bowl and save for later.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted and bubbling, stir in the garlic. Cook the garlic, stirring it around the pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring every once and a while, until the cauliflower rice is crisp-tender and starts to turn light brown in places, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Take the skillet off of the heat, and then stir in the fresh herbs, lemon juice, and toasted almonds. Taste then adjust with additional salt, pepper or lemon juice.

HERB-CRUSTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Arrange racks in middle and upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Remove leaves and trim stem end of cauliflower, leaving core intact. Place cauliflower core side down on a work surface. Using a large knife, slice in the center from top to bottom to yield 2 (1") "steaks"; reserve remaining cauliflower for another use.
• Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Roast on middle rack, turning halfway through, until cauliflower is tender and browned, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss green beans with 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on another rimmed baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer, then roast in upper third of oven until green beans begin to blister, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk garlic, lemon zest, 1/3 cup parsley, and remaining 6 Tbsp. oil, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Transfer half of mixture to another medium bowl. Add panko and Parmesan to first bowl and mix with your hands. Add white beans and tomatoes to second bowl and toss to coat. Whisk mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl.
• Remove sheets from oven. Spread mayonnaise mixture over cauliflower. Sprinkle 1/4 cup panko mixture evenly over cauliflower. Add white bean mixture to sheet with green beans and toss to combine. Return sheets to oven and continue to roast until white beans begin to crisp and panko topping starts to brown, 5-7 minutes more.
• Divide cauliflower, green beans, white beans, and tomatoes among plates. Top with parsley.

OVEN-BAKED CAULIFLOWER AND FRESH HERB ARANCINI

Steps:

• Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower, onion, and garlic.
• Cook the cauliflower rice in a pan with olive oil, approximately 8 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the basil, Saputo Mozzarellissima shredded cheese, Saputo Very Fine Shredded Romano cheese, salt, pepper, egg, and half the breadcrumbs. Stir and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Pour the tomato sauce into a greased, oven-safe dish.
• Shape the cauliflower mixture into balls the size of small oranges and roll them in remaining breadcrumbs.
• Place the arancini over the tomato sauce and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
• Mix bread crumbs, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and rub it into the bread crumbs with your fingertips.
• Quickly run cauliflower under water to dampen slightly. Roll cauliflower around in the bread crumb mixture until crumbs stick; place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle any excess crumbs over top.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 12 minutes.

HERBED CAULIFLOWER RICE

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove cauliflower and steamer from the pot. Drain all water and return cauliflower to the empty pot. Add chives, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Set pot over medium-low heat. Mash cauliflower with a potato masher to the consistency of rice grains. Stir until excess moisture evaporates and the 'rice' appears fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

OVEN BAKED CRUSTY HERBED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into medium-size florets.
• Steam the florets in a steamer basket over simmering water; cover. Cook for just a few minutes until barely tender.
• Remove and cool slightly until you can handle the pieces.
• Meanwhile, beat together eggs, salt and pepper in shallow pie plate.
• Toss together bread crumbs, basil and parsley in another shallow pie plate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Coat baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray, or lightly oil with a pastry brush.
• Place flour in a bag. Add florets in batches, shake to coat. Shake off excess flour. Discard leftover flour.
• Dip lightly floured pieces into egg mixture then into crumb mixture, turning to coat.
• Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake in preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
• Serve hot.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter and oil until onion is tender.
• Add the cauliflower, salt, pepper, and saute for 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
• Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with cheese and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.