Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs

Name: Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, florets; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground; 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Tender boiled cauliflower topped with golden butter-toasted breadcrumbs and a hint of nutmeg.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, florets
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2

Add 1 head florets cauliflower and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until fork-tender.
3

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
4

Add 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly until golden brown.
5

Stir 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg into the breadcrumb mixture.
6

Drain cauliflower, transfer to a platter, top with toasted breadcrumbs, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley.

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Questions

What is Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs?

Tender boiled cauliflower topped with golden butter-toasted breadcrumbs and a hint of nutmeg. This reference files it under German side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What should Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown.

Can I make Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs is 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Cauliflower with Buttered Breadcrumbs?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 5 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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