vegetarian

Bengali masoor dal in Indian bowl from the front.

bengali masoor dal

If you like lentils this is a dish for you. Bengali masoor dal belongs on the menu whenever you are cooking Indian for dinner. Creamy texture. Bold flavours. Who cares that it’s healthy? It’s just delicious.

Homemade curry powder in a mason jar with the recipe on the jar.

homemade curry powder

Never buy curry powder again. Homemade curry powder is easy, cheap and guaranteed fresh every time. And you can customize it if you want to. More chili? Sure. A bit of cardamom? Why not. Hint of cinnamon? It’s up to you.

Gochujang mayonnaise in a white bowl with dripping spoon.

gochujang mayonnaise

Move over sriracha mayo. So long chipotle mayo. Here comes gochujang mayonnaise. Time to put a little Korean flair into your sandwiches. It’s the next big thing.

Punjabi dal makhani in a small copper pot garnished with a red chili.

punjabi dal makhani

Punjabi dal makhani is a wondrously rich lentil curry from Northern India. This is the restaurant version. You can make it in ten minutes once your lentils are cooked. The traditional version can take a whole day.

Roasted cauliflower gratin with browned melted cheese and olives front view.

roasted cauliflower gratin

This roasted cauliflower gratin is a mediterranean take on a gratin. It’s not completely drowned in cheese. Not swimming in a béchamel.

It’s cleaner. About the taste of cauliflower. Briny olives. Some salty melted cheese goodness. A hint of heat. Sweetness from the shallots.

I am a fan of vegetables. I am a big fan of roasted vegetables. Roasting concentrates the flavour. Pumps them up. You might not get that given the carnivorous bent of many of the posts here. But it’s true.

I just don’t think the world needs another blog post about how to boil beans. Waste of your time. And mine. But vegetables should be celebrated. And this roasted cauliflower gratin does just that.

Roasted cauliflower gratin amps up the flavours with two cheeses, olives and chili.

It’s not trivial to make. Dishes will get dirty. You need to cook on the stove and the oven. There’s a few ingredients But it’s worth it. Like many great recipes take a little effort. But that effort pays off.

Roasted cauliflower gratin makes a tasty vegetarian main but it absolutely shines as a side to a classic roast chicken.

Just chicken and the cauliflower on the plate. Drizzles with a pan sauce from the chicken. Try it some time when you have foodie friends over for dinner.

 

Roasted cauliflower gratin with golden brown melted cheese and olives from above.

 

Roasted cauliflower gratin with golden brown melted cheese and olives from above.
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roasted cauliflower gratin

Roasted cauliflower gratin lets the taste of caulflower shine through. Salty. Briny. A bit spicy. Just good.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: side
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal
Author: romain | glebekitchen

Ingredients

  • 2-2 1/2 lbs cauliflower - cut into large florets (think 2 bites)
  • 4 large shallots or 1 medium onion - diced to make about a cup
  • 2-3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1/2 tsp anchovy paste - optional
  • 12 oil cured black olives - regular kalamata will do in a pinch, chopped, plus a few for on top
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili - or less if you don't like spicy
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cups grated pecorino romano
  • 6 oz shredded friulano or mozzarella in a pinch

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 375F.
  • Spread the florets on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil and toss to coat the cauliflower.
  • Roast about 30-35 minutes. You want them soft, not mushy. They will cook a little more in the gratin.
  • While the cauliflower roasts, heat a frying pan over medium low heat.
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and cook the shallots/onions until soft.
  • Add the garlic, chili flakes and anchovy paste if you are using it and cook one minute more.
  • Toss the roasted cauliflower, onion mixture, parsley, olives and 1/2 cup of pecorino romano in a large bowl.
  • Combine the shredded friulano and the remaining pecorino.
  • Transfer to a shallow oven proof baking dish, spread the cheese mix and olives overtop and cook for 25-30 minutes. You want the cheese nicely browned and the cauliflower tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 141.7mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 2.1mg