Catalan Style Cauliflower
Transform your cauliflower into a Mediterranean masterpiece with this Catalan-Style Cauliflower recipe! Featuring tender florets sautéed to golden perfection with fragrant garlic, sweet raisins, and nutty pine nuts, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Enhanced by a hint of fresh parsley, a squeeze of zesty lemon juice, and a touch of rich olive oil, it's both light and satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal as a vibrant side or a vegetarian main course. Whether paired with crusty bread or served alongside a fresh salad, this easy recipe brings the rustic flavors of Catalonia right to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (medium-sized) Cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 0.25 cup Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower by removing the leaves and cutting it into small, bite-sized florets. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and blanch for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the raisins and pine nuts, allowing them to toast gently for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
Add the blanched cauliflower to the skillet and toss well to combine with the garlic, raisins, and pine nuts. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower begins to take on a golden color.
Sprinkle the dish with the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or vegetarian main, paired with crusty bread or a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1882 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1921 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
