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Cauliflower and Capers

June 9, 2016 by Finite Foodie Leave a Comment

If you think cauliflower is boring, think again. It responds very well to a little dressing up.  This recipe is especially pretty made with Romanesco cauliflower, but either one works.

Difficulty:
Easy!
Cost:
Inexpensive!
Serves:6people
Serving Size:about 1 cup
Cauliflower and Capers
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Rating: 4.67
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This recipe turns plain old cauliflower into an attractive and flavorful side dish for salmon, beef or pork chops. Use Romanesco cauliflower (also called Romanesco broccoli) for more interest.
  • CourseSide Dish
  • CuisineAmerican
Tools:knife and cutting board, large (4-quart) saucepan or large (10 to 12-inch) skillet
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy!
Cost:
Inexpensive!
Serves:6people
Serving Size:about 1 cup
Cauliflower and Capers
Votes: 3
Rating: 4.67
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Add to Meal Plan:
This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan
This recipe turns plain old cauliflower into an attractive and flavorful side dish for salmon, beef or pork chops. Use Romanesco cauliflower (also called Romanesco broccoli) for more interest.
  • CourseSide Dish
  • CuisineAmerican
Tools:knife and cutting board, large (4-quart) saucepan or large (10 to 12-inch) skillet
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 small head cauliflower or Romanesco cauliflower/broccoli
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Servings: people
Units:
Instructions
  1. Remove leaves and stalk from cauliflower and cut into florets. Mince garlic.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
  4. Add cauliflower, and about 1 tablespoon of water. Stir and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper and optional parsley.
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