Best Cauliflower With Olives Capers And Parsley Recipes

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ROMANESCO CAULIFLOWER PASTA WITH OLIVES, CAPERS, AND PARSLEY



Romanesco Cauliflower Pasta with Olives, Capers, and Parsley image

A simple and flavorful romanesco cauliflower pasta with parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bursts of saltiness from sliced kalamata olives and briny capers. Feel free to substitute seasonal romanesco with regular cauliflower to make this dish year round. Serve as a vegetarian-friendly main course or side dish!

Provided by Laura / A Beautiful Plate

Categories     Pastas, Risottos, and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head of romanesco (or cauliflower (roughly 1.5 to 2 lbs) )
2 heaping tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 large cloves garlic (finely chopped)
½ cup pitted kalamata olives (sliced lengthwise)
2 tablespoons capers (roughly chopped)
large pinch red pepper flakes
1 heaping cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped (plus more for garnishing)
1 lb dried linguini or fettuccine pasta
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (for serving )

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a rack in the center position.
  • Trim and discard the base of the romanesco and cut it in half, then quarters. Standing each quarter upright and holding your knife at an angle, trim the florets from the core. Most of the florets will fall off or can be separated easily with your fingers (you want the florets to be no larger than an inch in diameter); cut any larger florets in half with a knife to match the size of the other florets.
  • Place the florets on a half sheet pan and toss with 1 heaping tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. Distribute the florets cut-side down into an even layer, making sure that the florets aren't touching one another if possible. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway, or until caramelized and tender.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Heat the remaining olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously, or until fragrant. Do not allow it to gain color. Add the kalamata olives, capers, and red pepper flakes to the pan, and sauté for an additional minute or until warm. Taste for salt and pepper. Add half of the parsley to the skillet and keep the mixture warm - off the heat - as you cook the pasta.
  • Boil the pasta until it is al dente, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot and add the kalamata olive and caper mixture and roasted cauliflower. Toss the mixture together gently, adding the remaining chopped parsley, and a touch of extra virgin olive oil and some reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 411 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER WITH ANCHOVIES, CAPERS AND OLIVES



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This deeply versatile recipe is essentially a robust baked cauliflower salad. You can serve it room temperature as an antipasto, as part of a buffet or warm as a nearly vegetarian main course with rice pilaf, roasted sweet potatoes or pasta. It is also a perfect make-ahead side dish to accompany nearly everything from roasted chicken or fish fillets to steaks and chops.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 to 6 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped good-quality green or black olives
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, patted dry and roughly chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, with a large knife, cut the cauliflower into quarters. Cut off the tough core at the stem end of each piece. Cut cauliflower quarters into rough 1/2-inch slices. Cut larger slices into several pieces, so all the chopped cauliflower is about the same size.
  • Salt boiling water generously and add chopped cauliflower. Cook for 2 minutes, then drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • In a large bowl, put garlic, anchovy, olives, capers, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk ingredients together and taste. Adjust salt or lemon juice as necessary.
  • Add blanched cauliflower to the bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add a generous pinch of red-pepper flakes, or add to taste, and toss cauliflower with your hands to coat evenly with dressing.
  • Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish, small roasting pan or sheet pan. (Recipe may be prepared up to this point several hours ahead of baking.)
  • To finish, heat oven to 450 degrees. Bake cauliflower, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until top is browned and beginning to char in some places. For extra char, place dish under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve at room temperature with a sprinkling of parsley and scallions. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Cauliflower     Winter

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cauliflower
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped

Steps:

  • Trim the leaves and core from: 1 medium cauliflower.
  • Break apart or cut into small florets. Cook until just done in salted boiling water. Drain and let cool.
  • Stir together in a large bowl: Juice of 1 lemon, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
  • Whisk in: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Add the cauliflower and toss with the dressing. Taste and add salt and lemon as needed. Add: 1/4 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped.
  • Toss gently.
  • Variations
  • Leave out the capers and add 1/4 cup sliced radishes.
  • Instead of-or in addition to-parsley, try marjoram, basil, or mint.

CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS, BLACK OLIVES AND CHILES



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This bold-flavored cauliflower dish is a perfect riposte to winter blues. It combines three sunny Mediterranean flavors with white and wintry cauliflower, which is brightened hardily. It all takes under half an hour, because the only real cooking is boiling the cauliflower, and the rest is just letting the olives, capers, chiles and some garlic and lemon get acquainted.

Provided by Tamar Adler

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

About 1 pound of cauliflower
1/2 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
1 heaped tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Grated zest and juice of a lemon
Sea salt
Pinch of crushed red-chile pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1/3 cup olive oil, preferably a deep-flavored oil from Italy or Greece

Steps:

  • Trim the cauliflower, and break the head apart into florets.
  • On a chopping board, combine the olives, capers, parsley and lemon zest, and chop together to mix well.
  • Bring a pot of water large enough to hold the cauliflower to a rolling boil. Add a big pinch of salt, and when it returns to a boil, add the florets. Cook until the florets are just barely tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients, warm the chile flakes and the garlic in the oil over medium-low heat until hot, about 3 or 4 minutes. The chile and garlic should be starting to melt in the oil, rather than sizzling and browning. Stir in the lemon juice, and cook for another 2 minutes, then add the olive-caper mix, give it a stir, take it off the heat and set aside.
  • Drain the cauliflower well, shaking the colander. Combine the cauliflower with the olive-caper dressing in the skillet, and set the skillet back on medium heat. Warm it up to serving temperature, taste to make sure the seasoning is right and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVES, CAPERS, AND PARSLEY



Crispy Cauliflower with Olives, Capers, and Parsley image

Categories     Olive     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cauliflower     Fall     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives (about 6) or other brine-cured black olives
2 teaspoons drained capers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups 1-inch cauliflower flowerettes (about 1 head)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together olives, capers, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook cauliflower, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Uncover skillet and sauté cauliflower until tender and browned, 5 to 10 minutes more. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and toss with olive mixture and parsley. Season cauliflower with salt and pepper.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON ZEST, PARSLEY, CAPERS, AND JALAPEÑO



Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Zest, Parsley, Capers, and Jalapeño image

Roasted cauliflower has a nutty, sweet flavor that's hard to resist. My son has eaten it two or three times a week since he was three years old-that's a lot of cauliflower! To avoid a rut, I've added various flavors over the years, brightening the dish and spicing things up. The truth is, Jivan prefers the tried-and-true classic: EVOO, sea salt, and pepper. But for the grown-ups in my life, I've come up with this parsley, lemon zest, caper, and jalapeño combo. Just toss it with the cauliflower when it comes out of the oven-and don't forget to put some plain florets aside for the little ones.

Provided by Athena Calderone

Categories     Side     Cauliflower     Lemon     Capers     Winter     Jalapeño     Parsley     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick and Healthy     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, quartered, cored, and cut into bite-size florets
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Salt and freshly cracked pepper
1 lemon
1 large handful fresh parsley (about 1/2 cup/25 g), roughly chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast the cauliflower, tossing the florets halfway through, until they are deep golden and crispy, 30 to 35 minutes total.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, use a vegetable peeler to peel 3 strips of zest from the lemon. Cut each strip crosswise into very thin slices. Cut the lemon in half, reserving one half and storing the other for another use.
  • Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving bowl. Top it with the parsley, capers, jalapeño, and sliced lemon zest. Squeeze the mixture with the lemon half and drizzle it with more oil. Toss to coat all of the ingredients, and sprinkle with a pinch or two of the flaky salt.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPERS, PARSLEY AND VINEGAR



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This tangy winter salad is likely to convert anyone who doubts just how good cauliflower can be. Make sure you steam the cauliflower until thoroughly tender so that it absorbs the dressing. The dish is lovely with a mix of colorful cauliflowers, but can look nice with the standard white variety.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6 as a starter or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large or 2 small to medium cauliflowers, broken into florets; or about 6 cups mixed white, orange, green and purple cauliflower
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar (to taste)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket over one inch of boiling water; cover and steam one minute. Lift the lid for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for six to eight minutes until tender. Refresh with cold water, then drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, parsley, capers, vinegar and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss together. Marinate, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes if possible before serving. Serve warm, cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SAUTEED CAULIFLOWER WITH BREAD CRUMBS, PARSLEY, CAPERS AND OLIVES



Sauteed Cauliflower With Bread Crumbs, Parsley, Capers And Olives image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
1 small head cauliflower, sliced into flat 1/8-inch-thick florets
Sea salt, to taste
3/4 cup coarsely chopped day-old country bread (in pea-size pieces)
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
2 large anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, drained and pounded to paste with a mortar and pestle
1/3 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped green Sicilian olives (or other mild olives)
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon aged sherry vinegar
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add two tablespoons olive oil. When it shimmers, add half the cauliflower, spreading it out so pieces are tightly packed but lay flat in pan. Season with salt. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned on bottom and softening at edges. Turn pieces and brown other side. When just tender remove to a shallow serving bowl. Return pan to heat and repeat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining cauliflower.
  • Return pan to heat again. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add bread and coriander and toss to coat in oil. When bread is lightly browned on edges, stir in anchovy paste. Pour this over cauliflower. Add parsley, olives and capers. Sprinkle vinegar on top. Season generously with black pepper and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or vinegar, as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. For a main course, cauliflower may be tossed with pasta, a little oil and some pasta cooking water.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 217, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 442 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PANCETTA, OLIVES AND CRISP PARMESAN



Roasted Cauliflower With Pancetta, Olives and Crisp Parmesan image

Studded with salty olives, pancetta and Parmesan that gets golden and crisp at the edges, this is roasted cauliflower at its brightest and most full-flavored. You can serve the caramelized florets either as a vegetable-based main dish or a hearty side to roasted meats or fish, or big bowls of pasta. The recipe calls for using a package of finely diced pancetta that practically melts into the sauce. But if you prefer a chunkier texture, you can dice it yourself into 1/2-inch cubes, and add them with the cauliflower. Or, to make this vegetarian, just leave the pancetta out.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 main-dish servings or 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds), trimmed and cut into bite-size florets (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/3 cup olives, crushed, pitted and chopped
1 fat garlic clove, finely grated or minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more as needed
4 ounces pancetta or bacon, cut into 1/8-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon cumin or caraway seeds
1/2 cup shredded (not ground) Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or mint leaves and tender stems, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olives, garlic, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt. Drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking well.
  • After the cauliflower has roasted for 15 minutes, add pancetta and cumin seeds to pan and gently mix to combine. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, until cauliflower is tender, the pancetta rendered, and cheese is golden brown and crunchy.
  • Spoon olive dressing all over roasted cauliflower while still hot and toss to combine. Taste, and add more salt, red-pepper flakes or lemon juice, if needed. Scatter parsley over the top before serving.

CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVES, CAPERS AND PARSLEY



Cauliflower With Olives, Capers and Parsley image

Make and share this Cauliflower With Olives, Capers and Parsley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup kalamata olive, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 1/4 lbs cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl.
  • Heat remaining oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook cauliflower 10 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover skillet and sauté cauliflower another 5-10 minutes, until tender and browned.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and toss with olive mixture and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 7.3

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