Herbedcauliflowerbake Recipes

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.

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.

PARMESAN-HERB CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Slice 1 head cauliflower into florets and halve; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mixed thyme and rosemary, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F, 30 minutes; flip and roast 15 more minutes.