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Israeli Cauliflower with Panko

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Israeli Cauliflower with Panko
Photo: Dana Gallagher; Styling: Phillipa Braithwaite
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

You can use the garlicky panko mixture to dress up other steamed vegetables, like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or green beans.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

  • 6  cups  cauliflower florets
  • 2  tablespoons  water
  • 3  tablespoons  olive oil, divided
  • 1/2  cup  panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 1  garlic clove, minced
  • 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine cauliflower and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.

2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add panko to pan; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly. Remove panko from pan.

3. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and garlic in pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; sauté 5 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Add panko, parsley, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
78
Fat:
5.3g (sat 0.7g,mono 3.7g,poly 0.6g)
Protein:
2g
Carbohydrate:
6.7g
Fiber:
2g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
0.4mg
Sodium:
181mg
Calcium:
18mg
Joan Nathan, Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2009

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars

This was a good way to make cauliflower a bit more exciting. My only critique is that the cauliflower was pretty dry, despite the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the recipe. I didn't bother with the parsley as I don't love the flavor and thought it was included for color more than anything.05/28/10

5 stars
TeresaMichelsen
Easy, fast and tasty. Yum!05/09/10