CAULIFLOWER WITH ROASTED ALMOND & PEPPER DIP

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This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a brain-try adding spiders and spiderwebs to your table setting. You can also serve it on Thanksgiving and pair it with the turkey and dressing. The festive orange sauce takes some time, but it tastes incredible.-Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/4 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 cups water
1 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 cup sherry or red wine vinegar, divided
3 tablespoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large head cauliflower
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup soft whole wheat or white bread crumbs, toasted
1/2 cup fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring water, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup sherry, salt, bay leaf and pepper flakes to a boil. Add cauliflower. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels., Preheat oven to 450°. Place cauliflower on a greased wire rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake on a lower oven rack until dark golden, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, place almonds, bread crumbs, tomatoes, roasted peppers, parsley, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add remaining sherry; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding remaining oil in a steady stream. Serve with cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Orlando's Rodriguez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The roasted cauliflower is always crispy and flavorful, and the almond pepper dip is creamy and tangy. It's a great appetizer or side dish.


Computer Zombie
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Overall, a great dish! The roasted cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the almond pepper dip was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Me Badsha Mia
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish was surprisingly good. The almond pepper dip was especially tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Malissa Thomas
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Roasted cauliflower and almond pepper dip were both amazing!


Sita Bairagi
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Lovely dish. The roasted cauliflower was perfect and the almond pepper dip was a great complement.


IQra Azeem
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The roasted cauliflower is a great way to get your vegetables in, and the almond pepper dip is a delicious and creamy addition.


Badejo Odunayo
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The almond pepper dip was a bit too spicy for me, but the roasted cauliflower was delicious!


Viviane Scharf
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Very tasty!


md naim babu
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Roasted cauliflower was a bit bland for my taste, but the almond pepper dip was really good.


lorena minjares
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the roasted cauliflower and the almond pepper dip is out of this world! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Talal Mir
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Just tried this recipe and it was a hit! The roasted cauliflower was perfectly crispy and the almond pepper dip was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


edith jombo
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Roasted cauliflower and almond pepper dip? Yes, please! This is a delightful dish that is bursting with flavor. The roasted cauliflower is perfectly cooked and tender, while the almond pepper dip is creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of swe