Crispy Cauliflower With Capers, Raisins, And Breadcrumbs

Serves: 4

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

49

Sweetness

54

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 425°F

2

Toss cauliflower florets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season mixture with salt and pepper

3

Divide cauliflower mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, spreading out in a single layer

4

Roast, tossing occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, about 45 minutes

5

DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 4 hours ahead

6

Let stand at room temperature

7

Reheat before using

8

Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium- low heat

9

Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 5-6 minutes

10

Add capers and cook until they start to pop, about 3 minutes longer

11

Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat

12

Cook, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 2-3 minutes; transfer breadcrumb mixture to a plate and set aside

13

Add chicken broth and anchovy paste (if using) to same saucepan

14

Bring to a boil

15

Add golden raisins and white wine vinegar and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes

16

Remove from heat and set aside

17

DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb and raisin mixtures can be made 2 hours ahead

18

Rewarm raisin mixture before continuing

19

Transfer warm cauliflower to a serving bowl

20

Scatter raisin mixture over, then toss to distribute evenly

21

Season to taste with salt and pepper

22

Sprinkle cauliflower with breadcrumb mixture and parsley

23

Preheat oven to 425°F

24

Toss cauliflower florets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season mixture with salt and pepper

25

Divide cauliflower mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, spreading out in a single layer

26

Roast, tossing occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, about 45 minutes

27

DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 4 hours ahead

28

Let stand at room temperature

29

Reheat before using

30

Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium- low heat

31

Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 5-6 minutes

32

Add capers and cook until they start to pop, about 3 minutes longer

33

Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat

34

Cook, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 2-3 minutes; transfer breadcrumb mixture to a plate and set aside

35

Add chicken broth and anchovy paste (if using) to same saucepan

36

Bring to a boil

37

Add golden raisins and white wine vinegar and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes

38

Remove from heat and set aside

39

DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb and raisin mixtures can be made 2 hours ahead

40

Rewarm raisin mixture before continuing

41

Transfer warm cauliflower to a serving bowl

42

Scatter raisin mixture over, then toss to distribute evenly

43

Season to taste with salt and pepper

44

Sprinkle cauliflower with breadcrumb mixture and parsley