Cauliflower With Serrano Ham And Tomato Food

CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Toss 7 cups small cauliflower florets and 3 chopped plum tomatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, a pinch of cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast in a 450 degrees F oven, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
• Serves: 4 Calories: 179 Total Fat: 14 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Protein: 4 grams Total carbohydrates: 13 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 5 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 297 milligrams

STEWED CAULIFLOWER WITH RED ONIONS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onions. Cook, stirring, until very tender, about eight minutes. Add a pinch of salt and the garlic, and stir for another minute or so until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes, with their liquid, and bring to a simmer. Simmer about eight minutes until cooked down and fragrant, and add the cauliflower to the pot. Stir together, and add the bay leaf, rosemary, pepper, dissolved tomato paste and wine. Bring to a simmer, and add salt to taste. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender.
• Stir in the olives and vinegar if using, and adjust salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, and stir in the remaining olive oil. Serve hot or warm.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH HAM

Steps:

• Separate cauliflower into flowerets (small pieces).
• Cook till barely tender about 5 minute.
• Drain very well.
• Treat an 8" x8" baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spread a layer of cauliflower in dish nestle about half the ham in all the nooks & crannies.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper, and 1/2 the parmesan cheese.
• Repeat layer.
• Mix egg, sour cream, onion & tomato paste.
• Pour over the top.
• Mix melted butter with crumbs and spread over the top.
• Bake at 350F for 20 -30 min until golden.

CAULIFLOWER HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a large saucepan; cover with 1 in. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and sour cream until melted. , Drain cauliflower. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, ham and mushrooms. Add cheese sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into florets and cut the florets in half or quaters to creat 1-inch pieces.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower begins to brown.
• Add the other half tablespoon of olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, pepper flakes, and basil.
• Cover and simmer until the cauliflower is tender but still has some resistance when sampled, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

CAULIFLOWER WITH HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Butter a 5 cup gratin dish and set aside.
• For the cauliflower mixture:.
• Take steamed cauliflower florets and arrange in a single layer in the gratin dish.
• Sprinkle the ham evenly over the cauliflower.
• Whisk together the egg yolks, sour cream, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper and pour evenly over ham and cauliflower.
• For the topping:.
• Toss the crumbs and parmesan well to combine, then scatter evenly over the cauliflower mixture. Dot well with butter.
• Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned.
• Serve at once.