Roasted Cauliflower With Anchovy Bread Crumbs Recipe
Nov 9, 2012 2:01 pm
The anchovies will be our delicious little secret
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Photo: Jess Kapadia
Salty, umami-packed anchovies amplify the natural sweet and savory flavors of the roasted cauliflower.
It is important to note that this dish does not have an anchovy flavor. Indeed, there is no reason ever to tell anyone who eats this dish that there are anchovies in it. The taste is merely salty and rich— and reflects beautifully off the sweet, creamy taste of the cauliflower beneath its slightly crunchy bread crumb topping.
Servings:
Ingredients
8 to 10 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
zest of 2 lemons
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 anchovy fillets, rinsed and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 shallot, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Break cauliflower into florets and toss in a bowl with sage, lemon zest, sugar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread out on a large baking sheet. Place in oven and cook until tender and golden, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan set over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add the anchovies, garlic, shallot and bread crumbs. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden.
- In a large bowl, toss together cauliflower and bread crumbs and serve on a warmed platter.
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Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
40 minutes
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