Cauliflower With Fresh Cilantro Food

CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the mustard and cumin seeds 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the ginger, garlic, and shallots. Cook 2 minutes until soft.
• Add salt, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and cilantro. Cook 1 minute more.
• Add the cauliflower, stirring to coat it with the oil. Add 1/2 cup water and steam the mixture, covered, for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
• Season the cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.

CAULIFLOWER WITH FRESH CILANTRO

Steps:

• In a large pot steam the cauliflower in salted water for about 6-7 minutes. Drain well.
• In saute pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high and add the steamed cauliflower, garlic, and chili. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes being careful not to burn. Add the scallions, the cilantro leaves and the Middle Eastern red pepper. Stir in well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• NOTE: I've never used Middle Eastern red pepper. I have been informed by a kind Zaar member that harissa can be used for the Middle Eastern Pepper. Thanks, FiFi! cg 02-06-06.

CAULIFLOWER WITH AVOCADO-CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• Place the cut cauliflower onto a serving platter. In the bowl of a food processor, or in a blender, place the cream cheese, cilantro, lime juice, avocado and chile, and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with the cauliflower for dipping.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high.
• Add the cauliflower, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat the cauliflower. Transfer to a grill basket and grill, tossing occasionally, until the cauliflower is charred in places and softened, about 10 minutes. (This can alternatively be done on an indoor grill pan.)
• Transfer the grilled cauliflower to the serving bowl with the Cilantro Pesto and toss to coat.
• Garnish with Cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
• Add the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, pepper flakes and garlic to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse together until the garlic is finely chopped. Next, add the cilantro and blend until smooth. Add the cashews and Cotija cheese and pulse until the mixture becomes a thick paste and is evenly combined. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and set aside until the cauliflower is grilled.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER PAKORA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring first 14 ingredients to a boil. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired with water or additional stock. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot, with lime wedges if desired., Freeze option: Before adding cilantro, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHILE, CILANTRO & LIME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Separate the cauliflower and cut into florets. Put them in a bowl with the garlic, chile powder, crushed chile, cumin, salt and olive oil and toss gently to mix together and coat well.
• Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a shallow roasting pan. For ease, line the pan with foil or parchment paper.
• Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally. When done, remove from oven.
• Dress with lime juice. Sprinkle over with chopped cilantro leaves.