Seared Cauliflower with Arugula, Dried Cranberries, and Hazelnuts
- 1 large head cauliflower (1 1/22 lb.)
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped toasted hazelnuts, divided
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
- 1 Tbs. drained capers, divided
- 1 Tbs. hazelnut oil or olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice, divided
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided
- 6 cups baby arugula
- Slice stem end of cauliflower so it sits flat.
- Slice through head at 3/4-inch intervals to make flat slabs.
- Separate slabs into 20 smaller slabs, and collect and set aside any remaining small florets and cauliflower crumbs (there will be about 1 cup).
- Season slabs with salt and pepper, if desired, and set aside.
- Pulse 1 Tbs.
- hazelnuts, 1 Tbs.
- cranberries, 1 tsp.
- capers, 21/2 tsp.
- hazelnut oil, 21/2 tsp.
- lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and 1 Tbs.
- water in small food processor until coarse paste forms.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbs.
- vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear cauliflower pieces in single layer in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, or until deep brown.
- Add remaining 11/2 tsp.
- vegetable oil, flip cauliflower pieces, and cook 3 to 5 minutes more, or until tender.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Drizzle with remaining 1/2 tsp.
- hazelnut oil and 1/2 tsp.
- lemon juice.
- Combine arugula with reserved cauliflower crumbs, remaining 3 Tbs.
- hazelnuts, remaining 3 Tbs.
- cranberries, remaining 2 tsp.
- capers, and dressing in large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Top with seared cauliflower.
cauliflower, hazelnuts, cranberries, capers, hazelnut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, vegetable oil, baby arugula
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/seared-cauliflower-with-arugula-dried-cranberries-and-hazelnuts/ (may not work)