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    Home » Side Items » ROASTED CAULIFLOWER w/ FETA CREMA RECIPE

    Published: Jan 5, 2016 Last Modified: Nov 28, 2016 by Bessie Bakes · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    ROASTED CAULIFLOWER w/ FETA CREMA RECIPE

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    Purple cauliflower

    Happy Happy New Year everybody!  2016 has begun and you know what that means?  It’s time for everyone to start their New Year’s resolution of getting back into shape, which most likely will last a month, tops.  Then you’ll say “SCREW IT, I’m eating chocolate cake for dinner!”  I know how hard it is to find easy and SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS ways to enjoy vegetables can be somewhat of a challenge.  I love vegetables, but cauliflower was never one of those veggies I could stand eating.  Mainly because I had only ever eaten it when it was steamed or served raw on a veggie tray.  For me, eating cauliflower was about as exciting as watching paint dry.  However, all that changed when I ate at one of my favorite Nashville restaurants, Etch.  Chef Deb Paquette is one of Nashville’s most beloved and celebrated chefs who is known for having a wild imagination when it comes to combining flavors.  Her roasted cauliflower with truffled pea pesto and feta dip was hands-down the best vegetable dish I’ve ever eaten!

    To simplify this recipe, I used sour cream instead of creme fraiche (which I can never find at the store), and infused a few drops of glorious truffle oil which is hands-down my new favorite flavor enhancer.  Although a price tag of $10.00-$15.00 for a 2 or 3oz. bottle sounds steep, you will only use a FEW DROPS whenever you want to add that beautiful truffled flavor to your dish, otherwise it can be overwhelming.  Potatoes and french fries pair especially well with truffle oil because it lends an earthy, almost garlick-y aroma and flavor.  As you can see, I used purple cauliflower because they were sold out of white cauliflower at the store.  The flavor is the same, though the beautiful jewel tones certainly are more pleasing to the eye.

    roasted cauliflower ingredients with text

    To bring this dish together, simply chop the cauliflower and add olive oil, salt and pepper.  Roast on a sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10-14 minutes, depending on the size of the head of cauliflower.

    purple cauliflower chopped

    It should be caramelized, but still have a little bite to it.

    roasted cauliflower

     

    roasted cauliflower 1

    To make the feta crema, combine the sour cream, crumbled feta, olive oil, salt and pepper.  Finish with a few drops of truffle oil, but don’t go overboard!!  Make sure to cover the opening of the bottle with your finger, then drizzle????.

    roasted cauliflower feta crema plated

     

    roasted cauliflower feta crema plated
    roasted cauliflower dipped in feta crema
    Bon Appetit Ya’ll,

    Leslie O.

    Roasted Cauliflower with Feta Crema
    roasted cauliflower feta crema

    Roasted Cauliflower with Feta Crema Recipe

    Roasted cauliflower with feta crema is the perfect appetizer or side dish guaranteed to make your palate sing!!
    4 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 16 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Bessie Bakes

    Ingredients

    • One head of cauliflower chopped, white or purple
    • 2 Tbsp . olive oil
    • salt and pepper

    For the Feta Crema

    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 3 Tbsp . crumbled feta
    • 1 Tbsp . olive oil
    • 4-5 drops truffle oil
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Place the chopped cauliflower on a sheet pan and toss with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper.
    • Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on the size of the head of cauliflower. It should be caramelized, but still have a little bite to it.
    • While the cauliflower is being baked, combine the sour cream, crumbled feta, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and salt and pepper. Finish with 4-5 drops of truffle oil. Cover the opening of the bottle of truffle oil with your finger to ensure you only get a few drops. A little goes a long way!!
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    1. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      January 06, 2016 at 6:51 am

      4 stars
      Oh yum!! You are so right about the poor veggies getting a bad rap. And we love our truffle oil. We usually put it on our steak after we grill it. Your photos are very beautiful — you are doing great. Have a wonderful day!! Darn!! Your stars are still just marking 4 — I wanted to give this a five.

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      • Leslie Osborne says

        January 06, 2016 at 10:06 am

        Truffle oil on steak sounds awesome! I’ll have to give it a try. Have a great day Marisa!

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    2. Judith says

      January 20, 2016 at 1:11 am

      Yummy!!!!!!! I love cauliflower, normally I just boil or stir fired now I have chance to learnt new recipe.
      The the feta crema is awesome as well. Well done Lesline, now the vegetarian like me will have one more dish to choice!

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      • Leslie Osborne says

        January 20, 2016 at 8:34 am

        Awesome Judith! Cauliflower is so meaty tasting, especially when it’s roasted, so this is a perfect vegetarian side dish:)

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    3. Angie says

      January 20, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Wow , I am a vegetarian person and I love it, Leslie. Especially Roasted cauliflower without oil then very healthy. Will follow and looking forward to your fantastic recipe!!!!!

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      • Leslie Osborne says

        January 21, 2016 at 8:30 am

        Angie! It does have a bit of olive oil to coat the cauliflower while roasting, otherwise it would be very dry.

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