Cauliflower And Spinach Vinaigrette Food

SPINACH AND CAULIFLOWER BHAJI

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions and cauliflower until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; stir to coat.
• Stir tomatoes and vegetable broth into cauliflower mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until flavors have blended, about 8 minutes. Stir spinach into mixture until it begins to wilt. Cover and simmer until spinach is completely wilted and cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

SPINACH AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine cauliflower, 11/2 tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp salt and pepperin a shallow roasting pan, tossing to coat well.
• Roast uncovered 30-35 minutes, stirring twice.
• Remove and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile combine vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
• Whisk in remaining 3 tbs of olive oil until well combined.
• In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, onion and spinach.
• Add vinegar mixture and toss gently.
• Top with parmesan.

CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, the olives, the roasted peppers, the parsley, and salt to taste, add the oil, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a shallow microwave-safe dish arrange the cauliflower in one layer, add 2 tablespoons water, and microwave the cauliflower, covered with a microwave-safe lid, at high power (100%) for 8 minutes, or until it is tender. Transfer the cauliflower with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Put the spinach in the microwave-safe dish and microwave it with the water clinging to its leaves, covered with the lid, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes. Blot the spinach dry with a triple layer of paper towels, pressing out the excess liquid. Transfer the spinach to a platter, mound the cauliflower on it, and spoon the dressing over the vegetables. Serve the vegetables at room temperature.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• To prepare the cauliflower, pull and cut off the green leaves. Cut the head in half from the top to the bottom. Cut out the core, and then cut the top into smaller pieces leaving some stem attached. You want bite-sized florets that look like little trees of cauliflower.
• Toss the cauliflower with olive oil and salt and place in the oven. Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
• While the cauliflower is roasting, puree the capers, garlic, vinegar, and parsley in a food processor. While the machine is running, drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
• Toss the roasted cauliflower with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the raisins.

CAULIFLOWER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with some seasoning in a large bowl, then set aside.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil, cook the cauliflower for 5-7 mins until just cooked, then drain well. While the cauliflower is still hot, toss it with the dressing and leave to cool. Just before serving, add the red onion, capers and parsley.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the mustard seeds and cook until the begin to pop.
• Stir in the remaining spices, garlic, onion and chili and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
• Add the cauliflower, spinach, vegetable stock, cilantro and cook over gentle heat for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Serve at once.