**Cauliflower with Capers and Lemon: A Delightful Side Dish with a Tangy Twist**
A symphony of flavors awaits you in this delightful recipe for cauliflower with capers and lemon. This dish features tender cauliflower florets roasted to perfection and tossed with a zesty combination of capers, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs. The result is a tantalizing side dish that bursts with brightness and tang, complementing any main course. With variations including a crispy air fryer method and a flavorful vegan option, this versatile recipe offers a culinary adventure for every palate. Get ready to elevate your dining experience with this vibrant and delicious cauliflower dish.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON-CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Cauliflower shows no signs of losing steam as the "it" vegetable, as folks can't seem to get enough of its mild, slightly nutty flavor. To help you work more cauliflower into your daily life, here we offer 4 delicious-and fast-ways to enjoy it. We speed up the process of roasting the florets by going under the broiler; it takes only 10 minutes for the cauliflower to cook to tenderness and develop a delicious bit of browning. Be sure to use small florets as indicated; larger ones will take much longer to cook.
Provided by Robin Bashinsky
Yield Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high. Combine cauliflower, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and thyme in a large bowl. Spread cauliflower mixture in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring once after 4 minutes.
- Combine remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, capers, mustard, pepper, and salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add roasted cauliflower; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 3 g
BUCATINI WITH CAULIFLOWER, CAPERS, AND LEMON
A fast weeknight pasta that doesn't skimp on flavor. The bucatini cooks in the what becomes the sauce (yes, a one-pot dinner!). The cauliflower is chopped fine, then mixed with capers and Parmesan, and cooks under the broiler atop the pasta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat broiler with rack 8 inches from heating element. Combine pasta, 5 cups water, 2 tablespoons oil, oregano sprig, pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large, straight-sided ovenproof skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is mostly reduced and pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest and juice.
- In a bowl, toss cauliflower with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, capers, Parmesan, and oregano leaves. Sprinkle over pasta in skillet. Broil until cauliflower is golden in spots and pasta is heated through, about 5 minutes. Toss to combine. Serve with more cheese and pepper flakes, a drizzle of oil, and lemon wedges.
CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON-CAPER BUTTER
Steamed until tender but not falling apart, the cauliflower in this dish is an ideal canvas for the warm butter sauce that's drizzled on top, soaking in all its lemony, briny and garlicky goodness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 head chopped cauliflower in a steamer basket set over simmering water until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Cook 3 tablespoons butter with 4 teaspoons capers, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 mashed anchovy fillet in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the garlic is soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Toss the cauliflower with the butter mixture, some chopped parsley and the zest and juice of 1/2 lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS AND LEMON
This cauliflower dish with capers is great to serve with fish.
Provided by Exploratory Chef
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cauliflower into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, capers, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Reserve remaining lemon zest for another use.
- Place cauliflower in a bowl and pour dressing over top. Add Parmesan cheese and thyme; mix until completely coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 712 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON ZEST, PARSLEY, CAPERS, AND JALAPEÑO
Roasted cauliflower has a nutty, sweet flavor that's hard to resist. My son has eaten it two or three times a week since he was three years old-that's a lot of cauliflower! To avoid a rut, I've added various flavors over the years, brightening the dish and spicing things up. The truth is, Jivan prefers the tried-and-true classic: EVOO, sea salt, and pepper. But for the grown-ups in my life, I've come up with this parsley, lemon zest, caper, and jalapeño combo. Just toss it with the cauliflower when it comes out of the oven-and don't forget to put some plain florets aside for the little ones.
Provided by Athena Calderone
Categories Side Cauliflower Lemon Capers Winter Jalapeño Parsley Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast the cauliflower, tossing the florets halfway through, until they are deep golden and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes total.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, use a vegetable peeler to peel 3 strips of zest from the lemon. Cut each strip crosswise into very thin slices. Cut the lemon in half, reserving one half and storing the other for another use.
- Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving bowl. Top it with the parsley, capers, jalapeño, and sliced lemon zest. Squeeze the mixture with the lemon half and drizzle it with more oil. Toss to coat all of the ingredients, and sprinkle with a pinch or two of the flaky salt.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER BROWN BUTTER
Turn boring cauliflower into a delicious side when you top it with a caper and garlic brown butter. I like to cut my cauliflower into slices instead of florets, so there is more flat surface area for roasting and the topping doesn't slide off.
Provided by France C
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Roasted
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim off the bottom of the cauliflower stem to create a flat surface. Place cauliflower head onto a cutting board with the stem side facing down; cut the cauliflower vertically into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices. Remove any tough stem pieces. Cut the slices into smaller pieces, about the size of florets. Place on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast in the oven for 10 minutes; flip pieces over and roast for 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, cut butter into 4 pieces. Melt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Butter will foam up, then subside. The butter should have a nutty aroma. Stir in garlic and continue stirring for 15 to 20 seconds. Add in capers and lemon pepper. Remove from heat.
- Spoon brown butter over the roasted cauliflower and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 272.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS, BLACK OLIVES AND CHILES
This bold-flavored cauliflower dish is a perfect riposte to winter blues. It combines three sunny Mediterranean flavors with white and wintry cauliflower, which is brightened hardily. It all takes under half an hour, because the only real cooking is boiling the cauliflower, and the rest is just letting the olives, capers, chiles and some garlic and lemon get acquainted.
Provided by Tamar Adler
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the cauliflower, and break the head apart into florets.
- On a chopping board, combine the olives, capers, parsley and lemon zest, and chop together to mix well.
- Bring a pot of water large enough to hold the cauliflower to a rolling boil. Add a big pinch of salt, and when it returns to a boil, add the florets. Cook until the florets are just barely tender, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients, warm the chile flakes and the garlic in the oil over medium-low heat until hot, about 3 or 4 minutes. The chile and garlic should be starting to melt in the oil, rather than sizzling and browning. Stir in the lemon juice, and cook for another 2 minutes, then add the olive-caper mix, give it a stir, take it off the heat and set aside.
- Drain the cauliflower well, shaking the colander. Combine the cauliflower with the olive-caper dressing in the skillet, and set the skillet back on medium heat. Warm it up to serving temperature, taste to make sure the seasoning is right and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHARRED CAULIFLOWER, LEMON & CAPER ORZO
Make this easy orzo and cauliflower dish in just 25 minutes. It serves one for a main meal, plus there's leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 25m
Yield Serves 1, plus 1 lunchbox for leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. Toss the cauliflower with half the oil and some seasoning. Tip onto a baking tray and grill for 15-20 mins until golden, charred, and tender all the way through.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in a pan of boiling salted water for 8 mins, or until al dente. Drain.
- Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and sizzle the capers and garlic until golden. Stir in the orzo, cauliflower, lemon zest and juice and the stock. Bubble for 1 min, then spoon half into a bowl and top with the rocket. Leave the leftovers to cool for the lunchbox, see tip below.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy for its size. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
- Prepare the cauliflower correctly: Cut the cauliflower into florets, removing the leaves and tough core. Rinse the florets thoroughly under cold water.
- Cook the cauliflower properly: Boiling is the quickest and easiest way to cook cauliflower, but you can also steam, roast, or stir-fry it. Be careful not to overcook the cauliflower, as it will become mushy.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh herbs, bright lemon zest, and briny capers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to add other ingredients that you like, such as olives, tomatoes, or artichokes.
Conclusion:
This cauliflower with capers and lemon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its bright flavors and simple ingredients, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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