Sun Dried Tomato Cauliflower Cheese Food

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with kosher salt. Add cauliflower gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Drain gnocchi well.
• Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes. Stir gently to turn the gnocchi onto their other side. Cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add the reserved cooking liquid, then pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon juice. Stir very gently to combine and coat the gnocchi. Remove from heat.
• Serve immediately topped with almonds and Parmesan cheese.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss the cauliflower pieces in a tablespoon or 2 of olive oil and place on baking sheet (lined with release foil works great for easy cleanup);Roast for about 20 minutes until brown and crispy on the edges.
• While the cauliflower is baking, place the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper, and thyme in a sauce pan with the 1/2 cup olive oil; heat over medium low heat for 20 minutes.
• When the cauliflower is done, place in a bowl and pour oil mixture over cauliflower; add the sun dried tomatoes and capers and stir all together to combine; Serve hot or at room temperature.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CAULIFLOWER CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, boil cauliflower for about 7 minutes or until just tender. Drain well; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk flour into milk; gradually pour into pan whisking constantly. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and pepper and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in half the cheese until melted. Pour over cauliflower in a heatproof serving dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• COOKING TIP: To save time you can purchase pre-cut cauliflower and in a pinch use thawed frozen cauliflower and just boil for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Be sure to drain the cauliflower very well to prevent watering down the cheese sauce.
• FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Make this a crumb-topped gratin: Spread cauliflower mixture in a shallow 8-cup baking dish. Combine 1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs, 1/2 cup additional shredded cheese, 1 tablespoons melted butter, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, and pepper to taste; sprinkle over cauliflower. Bake in 400F oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

CAULIFLOWER AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIE / QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter to pie pans.
• Place cauliflower in pie pans topping with tomatoes, garlic, cheese.
• Being sure to place 1/2 the ingredients in each equally.
• Whisk remaining ingredients then pour equally over both pies.
• Place in oven and bake for 45-60 minute till puffed and set.
• Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.