Croatian Cauliflowerfrench Beansbrussels Sprouts Recipes

CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND RED BEANS WITH LEMON AND MUSTARD

Steps:

• Quarter and core the cauliflower, then slice thin so that it falls apart into small, thin pieces. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and water or stock in a small bowl and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a well-seasoned wok or in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the cauliflower and brussels sprouts and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are seared and beginning to soften. Add salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring or tossing (as you would a stir-fry), for another 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower and the brussels sprouts are just tender and flavorful.
• Add the beans, dill and lemon-mustard mixture and stir together for another minute or two. Taste, adjust seasonings, and remove from the heat. Serve with quinoa or another grain of your choice. If desired, add a drizzle of lemon-flavored olive oil to each serving.

CROATIAN CAULIFLOWER/FRENCH BEANS/BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Put cauliflower in hot water, add salt and cook until soft.
• Melt butter in a pan, add bread crumbs and fry it until dark brown (do not burn it).
• Take out cauliflower cut it in pieces and put it into hot pan with butter and bread crumbs. Fry it just 2-4 minutes and mix gently to cover with bread crumbs.
• Before serving, add sour cream.
• You can also eat it without sour cream, so just put the sour cream jar on the table. Serve with roasted meat.
• The same procedure is with French beans or Brussels sprouts, but make sure to put green vegetables into hot water - that will keep green colour.

FRENCH ONION BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim the root end off the sprouts, peel off the first layer of leaves and cut each one on half.
• Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan until the butter just starts to brown. Add the sprouts being careful not to get splattered with hot oil.
• Stir or toss frequently until the sprouts are nicely browned.
• Add the water and soup mix and simmer uncovered for about 7 minutes. Taste a sprout and season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. , In a large bowl, mix the garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper and reserved drippings. Add Brussels sprouts and cauliflower; toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle each pan with 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with bacon and, if desired, additional cheese.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place cauliflower and brussels sprouts in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add the milk, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in cauliflower mixture and bacon. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 15 minutes., Combine bread crumbs and cheese blend. Uncover vegetables; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

OVEN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, BRUSSELS, AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Combine cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing by hand or tossing the bowl to spread evenly. Add salt and pepper and continue to toss veggies until evenly distributed.
• Spread vegetables evenly onto the 2 prepared baking pans, allowing space for them to crisp.
• Roast in the preheated oven until notably browned and crispy to the touch, 22 to 25 minutes. For a more crunchy exterior, bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest 2 to 3 minutes before serving.