Tuscan Style Cauliflower Recipes

ROASTED ITALIAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the top position and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Toss together the cauliflower, tomatoes, olive oil, capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and the garlic on a baking sheet. Roast until the cauliflower browns in some spots and is tender, tossing about halfway through, about 20 minutes. Toss with a squeeze of lemon and the parsley. Serve warm.

TUSCAN GRILLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon slices, rosemary, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Whisk until the brown sugar fully dissolves. Then arrange the cauliflower wedges in a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the marinade over top. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30-90 minutes. Rotate the wedges 1-2 times while marinating to ensure even coverage.
• When approaching grill time, preheat your outdoor grill to high heat (500-550°) and generously coat the grates with vegetable oil or nonstick spray.
• Place the marinated cauliflower wedges directly on the hot grill (cut side down) and reserve the marinade in the baking dish. Close the lid and let the wedges cook undisturbed on one side for 6-7 minutes or until they develop dark grill marks. Then flip and do the same on the other cut side (another 6-7 minutes). When done, return the wedges to the baking dish with the marinade.
• Arrange the grilled cauliflower wedges on a large serving plate, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and spoon the reserved marinade and lemon slices over top. Finish with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TUSCAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, broth, water and garlic; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until cauliflower is tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Add sausage and mushrooms to cauliflower mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Serve with bacon.

TUSCAN STYLE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened and golden, then add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they begin to break down, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and boiling water, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes. Season the cauliflower to taste with salt and pepper and scatter parsley on top.

CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cornflakes, peppers and salt; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.

ITALIAN-STYLE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Remove outer leaves and break cauliflower into flowerets.
• Arrange cauliflower in a steaming rack; place over boiling water.
• Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until it reaches the tenderness that you like.
• Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm.
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot.
• Pour this mixture over cauliflower and toss.

TUSCAN-STYLE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until softened and golden, then add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the cauliflower and boiling water, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Season the cauliflower to taste with salt and pepper and scatter the parsley on top.