Roasted Cauliflower with Ajvar Dressing
- 1 head of cauliflower (2 3/4 pounds), core trimmed, head quartered and sliced lengthwise 1/3 inch thick
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 anchovy fillet, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons mild or hot ajvar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Heat a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven.
- In a bowl, toss the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cauliflower on the hot baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and browned.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 5 tablespoons of oil in a skillet.
- When the oil is hot, add the anchovy; cook over moderate heat until it begins to dissolve.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the skillet from the heat; let the oil cool for 5 minutes.
- In a mini food processor, blend the oil with the ajvar, lemon juice and vinegar.
- Add the parsley and pulse to combine.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a platter.
- Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts.
- Serve warm.
cauliflower, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, anchovy fillet, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, flatleaf parsley, pine nuts
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-cauliflower-with-ajvar-dressing (may not work)