Still Life: Cauliflower With Cumin And Cheese

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Cauliflower With Cumin And Cheese

 

Recipe By : Still Life with Menu (1994), Mollie Katzen, page 35

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads, Vegetable Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 cups small cauliflorets

(approximately 2 small heads cauliflower)

1 cup thinly sliced onion

3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -- up to 2

1/4 teaspoon salt -- up to 1/2

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 small garlic clove -- finely minced

1 cup mild white cheese cubes -- the size of dice

(Monterey jack or something similar)

3 tablespoons sour cream -- up to 4

OR yogurt or a combination

freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

 

Preparation time: 30 minutes. Yield: 4 portions depending on what else is

served.

 

This tasty salad has a range of applications. It can accompany the most

elegant of meals, and it also makes a great snack. It's all right to make

it a day or two ahead of time, if that's more convenient for you. It will

keep well.

 

1. Steam the cauliflower until tender (this should take about 5 to 8

minutes, depending on the size of the pieces), and refresh under cold

running water. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.

 

2. In a small skillet, saute the onions and cumin seeds in oil with salt

over medium heat until the onions are very soft (5 to 8 minutes).

 

3. Combine all ingredients, mix well, and taste to adjust

seasonings. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

 

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