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Cauliflower Polonaise
- 25 mins total
- 5 mins prep
- 20 mins cook
- serves 6 people
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Cauliflower Polonaise is an excellent example of simple food, that injects lots of flavors.
It may have a Polish name, but it’s French in origin. This dish of boiled cauliflower, mixed with breadcrumbs, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, and butter comes together in no time, yet completely bursts with flavor.
When the term is used a la “Polonaise” or Polish style, it means that it is garnished with buttered breadcrumbs and hard-boiled eggs.
A big plate is all gone. Definitely will make it again and again.
Finishing it on Le Creuset enamel cast iron gratin dish will go from oven to table beautifully.
This dish can be prepared the day before you want to enjoy it. To achieve that here are a few helpful steps:
- Start by cooking the cauliflower, follow the quick tip below to eliminate the small that it gives out while cooking.
- Hard boil your eggs as well. I always keep a couple boiled in my refrigerator for a quick snack at lunchtime.
- You can go a step further the day before by mixing all the ingredients together, except the remaining breadcrumbs (11/2 tablespoon as per the recipe below) and the butter.
- Do bring both of the above to room temperature prior to the final assembly.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a composite of vitamin C, K, B, high in fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
You can enjoy it either raw alongside a dip or in a salad such as Cauliflower with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes. Cooked as with this recipe or in a gratin form.
Another great vegetable that is so versatile. You can cut into the florets. Or slice it lengthwise to prepare it like a steak. Granulated and used as a pizza base if you follow a gluten-free diet.
TIPS
No one likes the smell of cauliflower in the house when cooking. To eliminate completely the smell, add half or whole lemon to the cooking water. Cut in half and squeeze some in the water. The lemon juice absorbs the smell. Your family will never know that you are preparing them cauliflower.
The rich flavor combination of mustard, garlic, hard-boiled egg, and the capers is out of this world.
The breadcrumbs give the final crunchiness to the whole dish. As the story of this dish is a bit unclear, the French used the technique of breadcrumbs to give it the same texture as the parmesan, which could not be used in this dish or it will melt.
I love cauliflower and I absolutely love how versatile it is in terms of cooking. It can stand on itself as a whole meal or as the perfect side dish.
You can enjoy this savory dish all by itself with a great light salad, or as a side dish to any fish, a roasted chicken, or pork.
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Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Polonaise
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 511mg22%
Potassium 329mg9%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 41mg4%
Vitamin C 51.2mg62%
Vitamin A 205IU4%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Cauliflower Polonaise
- 25 mins total
- 5 mins prep
- 20 mins cook
- serves 6 people
Ingredients
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1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large florets
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1/2 lemon
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs, devided
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2 large hard cooked eggs
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1 tablespoon drained capers
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425F.
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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and lemon wedge. Lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain, blot dry, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss the lemon.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon of the melted butter, 1 ½ tablespoon of the breadcrumbs, and the eggs, capers, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer into a large, oval gratin baking dish.
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In a small bowl, stir together the remaining breadcrumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and sprinkle over the top.
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Roast the cauliflower until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
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Thank you Julie. Thank you for reading my blog.
sounds like a good meal to me! I love cauliflower and trying different recipes with it 🙂
This recipe will make you come back for more. Savory and super easy to make.
Enjoy!!
This recipe reads my mind, I wanted to cook cauliflower for dinner and I was looking for a good inspiration…..so thanks for that!! And my husband will thank you for your extra tip to get rid of the bad smell too 😜
The pleasure is all mine. The smell is something that no ones enjoys, happy to share it with the world.
Looks so yummy and it looks simple to make. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure. Simple and very savory.
This looks delicious! Have to try it out soon! Thank you for sharing!
It really is and I am sure you will enjoy it.
Bon Appetit!
So simple, but so flavorful. I love recipes like this. Thank you!
I’m always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower and this dish looks delicious!
Thank you, it sure is delicious. My family goes crazy over it.
Enjoy!
I just cooked some cauliflower tonight for dinner. I did not know about the lemon and water to take the smell away. Great tip.
My pleasure, next time right?
Thank you so much for reading my blog
Yum! Your recipe reminds me of my childhood! My granny loved to make cauliflower very similarly! Thank you! 🙂
The pleasure is all mine, I am glad it brings back good memories.
I’m making for 60 people tonight where I work at a retirement home.
That is impressive and my hat to you Dusty, that is wonderful!
SO YUMMY! I love this cauliflower dish. the breadcrumbs makes it so crispy!
Absolutely, and that is the fun of this dish.
Enjoy!
I also love how you’d blog posts are so helpful giving us so many tips thank you!! ❤️
Thank you, Julie! that is very kind of you. I try.
This cauliflower recipe is right up my alley flavorful and easy to make.
Thank you and enjoy!
I’m always obsessed with quick and easy recipes. I appreciate your efforts in coming up with such a quick and healthy recipe.
The pleasure is all mine.
Enjoy!
What a delicious side. I never used breadcrumbs with cauliflower like this. I’m excited to give this try.
You will enjoy the crunchiness of them.
Enjoy!