Purple Cauliflower Dip Food

SHAVED PURPLE CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cauliflower on a mandoline or with a heavy sharp knife. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the lemon slices, garlic, fennel seeds and coriander seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the garlic begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the cauliflower. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley and chives and toss.

PURPLE CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Place a medium skillet over medium high heat. When skillet is hot, add the oil.
• Saute the purple cauliflower, garlic, rosemary and cumin until cauliflower begins to change colour. Stir frequently, to prevent sticking or burning.
• Once the change in colour is achieved, add 50 mls (just under 1/4 c) of water. Cook further until cauliflower is cooked through and mixture is again dry. If mixture is too thick and gluggy, add 10 - 15 ml (2 - 3 tsp) of cream or milk to correct consistency.
• Place cauliflower mixture into a food processor with the cream cheese and blend well. Add lemon juice while mixture is being blended.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Pour water into a medium saucepan to a depth of 1/4"; add cauliflower and garlic. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook until florets are very easily pierced with a paring knife, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, cumin, and 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
• Transfer onion mixture to a blender. Add yogurt, lemon zest and juice, reserved cauliflower, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and purée until smooth. With the motor running, add 2 Tbsp. oil in a steady stream until well combined. If dip is too thick, blend in 1 Tbsp. water at a time to reach desired consistency. Let cool to room temperature.
• To serve, spread dip in a wide bowl or platter. Drizzle with oil and top with parsley. Serve with romaine hearts and endive leaves alongside for dipping.
• Do Ahead
• Dip can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill.