Sicilian Cauliflower with Capers, Pine Nuts & Sultanas

 

Summary

Preparation: 15mins
Cooking time: 35-40mins

Serves 2 as a main course, or 4 as a side dish

 

Nutritional Info

599 calories
50g fat
6.7g saturated fat
1.9g salt
Per serving, as a main course

 

Recipe Source

Waitrose.com

 

Comments

Whole slices of roasted cauliflower drizzled with a gutsy, garlic-infused dressing are great with roast chicken, or make a substantial vegetarian dish.

This recipe was first published on Waitrose.com in April 2005.

Ingredients

 

1 large cauliflower, about 650g
190ml vegetable stock
75ml extra virgin olive oil
25g sultanas
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

 

3tbsp capers, drained
25g pine nuts, lightly toasted
10g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 unwaxed lemon, halved

Method

 

Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and trim any excess stalk at the base. Using a large knife, cut the cauliflower into thick slices (about 2cm). Layer together in a small roasting tin, including any smaller florets.

Pour the stock over and drizzle with 1tbsp of the oil. Cover the tin with foil and roast in the oven for 35-40mins until tender. Remove the foil after the first 20mins.

Meanwhile, soak the sultanas in a little boiling water for 5mins until soft, then drain and set aside. Warm the remaining olive oil in a small pan with the garlic slices, remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Remove the garlic from the olive oil and discard, then stir in the capers, pine nuts, sultanas and parsley.

Remove the cauliflower from the oven and, using a slotted spoon, transfer to a serving dish. Discard the stock. Drizzle the dressing over, season, then squeeze over lemon juice to taste. Serve with warm Waitrose Mediterranean Olive Bread to mop up the juices.

Cook's tip
Make the garlic-infused oil ahead and leave to stand for a few hours before adding the remaining ingredients.

Wine
There are sweet and sour flavours here, which call for a versatile, well-balanced rosé – Nagyréde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé from Hungary is perfect.