Cauliflower is a hard vegetable to like, because let’s face it – it smells kind of funky. But, it’s very low in calories while being a great source of B-group vitamins, vitamin K, and one serving of it provides almost the full daily recommended dose of vitamin C. Cauliflower is a super food and if seasoned and cooked properly, it can be quite tasty and a nice addition into a boring vegetable repertoire. So learn to like it.
We have my mom to thank for this recipe.
(Yield: 6-8 servings)
Ingredients:
1 head of cauliflower
2 eggs
1/3 tsp salt + 1/3 tsp pepper
3/4 tsp garlic powder
About 1 c seasoned bread crumbs
Olive oil for frying
Grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish
Procedure: Trim cauliflower and slice into about ½”-thick pieces (there will be some odd-shaped pieces as well but they can come too!) Beat eggs with salt, pepper and garlic in a shallow dish and add cauliflower. Toss until coated evenly. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add just enough oil to cover the bottom. Dredge cauliflower in bread crumbs and place into skillet. It should sizzle gently – if it is not, the oil is not hot enough yet. Cook 3-4 min per side, until golden brown, flipping once. Using tongs, transfer cooked cauliflower to platter covered with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with cheese while hot, garnish with parsley just before serving. Cauliflower will need to be cooked in several batches.
How do you like to cook cauliflower?
My dad makes a very similar dish!! I also like using panko crumbs and serving it with a yogurt dip or some tomato sauce. Great recipe!
Otherwise, I tend to roast cauliflower or add it to soups.
Yogurt sounds good! I also think a drizzle of basil or parsley pesto would be nice.
I love cauliflower! I use it instead of noodles when I make man ‘n cheese. Your mom’s recipe looks quite delicious.
I’m sorry to say that I have to work tonight and will be missing you all at Agozar. Next time!
OMG Ruth, you are a genius. I will make that recipe and credit you
And you totally suck for being a working woman… until next time, then!
These look awesome! We’ve made mashed cauliflower before: http://cooking-in-college.com/2012/01/12/mashed-cauliflower/ which actually turned out to be pretty good.
I love cauliflower. I always roast it until crisp, but breaded is fantastic too! I have a gorgeous head of citrus cauliflower at home, might just have to bread it this time!
Yeah…cauliflower is not something I choose to eat, however, it`s not too terrible when it’s cooked well. I totally agree with that.
I love cauliflower, but I didn’t know it was so nutrient-rich. I normally just eat it raw or steam it. I need to get a bit more exciting
I’ve never tried it breaded like this – it sounds very tasty!
Raw is good but I think you’d have to eat it with something with fat in it because some of the nutrients are fat soluble.
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“Cauliflower is a super food and if seasoned and cooked properly, it can be quite tasty and a nice addition into a boring vegetable repertoire. So learn to like it.” <– Hilarious. And true. I wish everyone got with the program already.
My go-to cauliflower recipe is to roast it. Cut it up into florets (or just hack away at the head until you get random chunks), toss with olive oil, plenty of salt, and any seasonings you like. I like paprika and a squeeze of lemon juice, or a garlicky steak seasoning. Roast on a roomy cookie sheet at 400F until the outside is golden brown and the inside is just soft enough, around 20 minutes. Anyone who walks by this tray as it cools will pick at it until shooed away, this is a fact.
I've never tried a stovetop method, but I will definitely give yours a try. Parmesean and breadcrumbs has got to be good.