Toasted Cauliflower with Red Onion, Dates, and Creamy Toscano Cheese
Whether you serve this as an appetizer, tapa, or side dish to your meal, you will have happy diners! This dish balances the sweet and savory so nicely. A little drizzle of Santa Cruz County's Bella Farms Lemon Olive Oil is a special treat both inside and on top!
Equipment
- 1 large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet with cover
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons Bella Farms Lemon Olive Oil substitute plain olive oil or another lemon olive oil, divided
- 4 cups bite sized pieces of cauliflower
- ¼ red onion, sliced and 1" long pieces
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ lemon, juice squeezed
- 5-6 pitted dates, sliced
- ⅓ cup Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah, Manchego, Goat Cheese, Feta, or dairy free cheese grated, crumbled, or chunked
- sprinkle of paprika, sweet or smoked, gf, to top
- ½ tablespoon parsley, to top
- 1 tablespoon honey, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet or cast iron, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the lemon olive oil. Add the cauliflower and saute to toast. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Cover and steam the cauliflower for a few minutes, until it's softened slightly. Remove to a bowl.
- Saute the red onion and garlic in remaining olive oil, reserving the remainder of the Lemon Olive Oil. Stir and saute until the onion is softened and beginning to caramelize.
- Pour in the white wine and toss the cauliflower back in. Stir to reduce the wine.
- To plate: Scoop the cauliflower, onion and garlic to a serving dish. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Top with date slices, grated or crumbled cheese, parsley, sprinkle of paprika. Finish with a drizzle of the Lemon Olive Oil. Add a drizzle of honey if you like.
Notes
This dish will be a great addition to any meal. It could simply be a delicious grilled steak or pork tenderloin. Since it has so many flavors in the dish, something simple might work best. See what you think. Easy to make, but shows some effort!