Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Bread Crumbs
James Carrier
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Rinse cauliflower; cut into quarters. Cut off and discard leaves and cores; cut quarters into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Step 2
2
In a 12- by 17-inch baking pan, mix cauliflower with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon half the mixture into another 12- by 17-inch pan and spread mixture in both pans level.
Step 3
3
Roast in a 450° regular or convection oven until cauliflower is browned on the edges and tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
4
Meanwhile, toast bread slices. Rub one side of each with garlic clove; discard any remaining garlic. Let bread cool, then tear into 1-inch chunks. In a food processor or blender, whirl to coarse crumbs.
Step 5
5
In a large bowl, mash anchovies with lemon juice to a coarse paste. Add cauliflower, parsley, capers, hot chili flakes, and bread crumbs, and mix. Add salt to taste.
Ingredients
2 heads cauliflower (about 3 lb.)
1/4 cup olive oil
About 1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices (about 3 by 4 in. and 1/2 in. thick) Italian-style white bread such as pane pugliese
1 clove garlic, peeled
6 canned anchovy fillets, drained
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon hot chili flakes
Directions
Step 1
1
Rinse cauliflower; cut into quarters. Cut off and discard leaves and cores; cut quarters into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Step 2
2
In a 12- by 17-inch baking pan, mix cauliflower with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon half the mixture into another 12- by 17-inch pan and spread mixture in both pans level.
Step 3
3
Roast in a 450° regular or convection oven until cauliflower is browned on the edges and tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
4
Meanwhile, toast bread slices. Rub one side of each with garlic clove; discard any remaining garlic. Let bread cool, then tear into 1-inch chunks. In a food processor or blender, whirl to coarse crumbs.
Step 5
5
In a large bowl, mash anchovies with lemon juice to a coarse paste. Add cauliflower, parsley, capers, hot chili flakes, and bread crumbs, and mix. Add salt to taste.
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