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Cauliflower Side Dish

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"This recipe is easy and tasty. Even those who tell me they don't like veggies or cauliflower eat this one and love it." — ChristinaB

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 head cauliflower, quartered
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup minced onion

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
salt and black pepper to taste

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Directions

Place the cauliflower into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fork-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two; chop into bite-size pieces.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the butter until the onion is browned, about 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and cook until the butter is melted. Stir in the bread crumbs and cook until the mixture bubbles. Mix the cauliflower into the skillet and cook until the cauliflower is warm, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; serve hot.

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I made this last night and it was a nice twist to plain old boiled cauliflower with butter, salt and pepper. I did do a couple things differently. I didn't boil the cauliflower quite as long as suggested because I didn't want to end up with a mushy dish. I also fried it longer in the pan with the bread crumbs, butter, and onions. This not only helped the bread crumbs to stay crunchy but the extra frying time added more flavor to the cauliflower. Overall it was a very yummy dish and I would also give it a 4.5 if I could. We will definitely make it again!

—Lisa

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May 01, 2009

I divided the cauliflower into small florets, and then simmered them til tender. I thought the finished dish was ok as written, but a generous sprinkle of freshly-grated Parmesan made a huge difference. I think I'll make it with Gruyere next. Thanks!

—Caroline C

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May 03, 2009

Enjoyed this very much. It was a hit with everyone. Made it instead of potatoes, rice or pasta and it worked well. The crumbs will be dry but they become kinda crunchy which I think is the intention. No need to add additional butter. When I added the cauliflower the bread crumbs stuck to the pieces....just stir it well in the crumb mixture. Will definitely make again.

—Patti

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May 13, 2009

This was not a good recipe for us. Came out very dry. We added more butter but that made it into a mush. We enjoy our vegies and I thought I would give this a try. Cauliflower is a delicate dish when cooked so you have to be careful with adding ingrediants. So far just plain old butter, salt and pepper work for us. Thanks though.

—missD43

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Apr 03, 2009

Had this recipe last night and my kids loved it. I must note that I did add about 3 tablespoons of additional butter so it wasn't so dry (from the breadcrumbs).

—vlr12

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Apr 06, 2010

VERY GOOD! Using what I had on hand (frozen cauliflower, margarine, unseasoned bread crumbs) and tweaking it a bit to our liking (added Italian herb blend, Mrs Dash, garlic powder), it turned out excellent. The family loved it and has asked that I make it again. We ate the entire batch! Not the healthiest way to prep a vegetable, and will keep that in mind when deciding what to serve with it, but will definitely be serving it again.

—SHARON8799

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Dec 30, 2009

I have never cooked cauliflower before and was unsure of how it might turn out. I didn't really measure out the ingredients, but just eyeballed it. The only thing I added was some garlic powder to give it a little more flavor. It turned out wonderful! I will definitely make again.

—KerriAnn

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Apr 03, 2009

I made this tonight and it was a huge hit. The pan was scraped clean! I didn't have italan breadcrumbs so I used regular and added oregano and basil. I also added more butter. All 3 of the kids loved it very much!

—Gena

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Nutrition

Calories
138 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
14.1 g
5%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
8.3 g
13%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
3.5 g
7%

Sodium
215 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cauliflower Side Dish

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 138
Calories from Fat: 75

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5g 25 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 215mg 9 %
Potassium 349mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.1g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
Protein 3.5g 7 %
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 77 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 16 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 39 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.