Best Pureed Cauliflower Recipes

ROASTED AND PUREED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a sheet tray, spread 1/4 of the florets with the oil, season with salt and bake until caramelized, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine remaining cauliflower, milk and half a teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Strain cauliflower from milk mixture, reserving both. Transfer cauliflower to a blender. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and butter to the blender. Add half of the reserved milk liquid. Secure top on blender and puree mixture until smooth. If mixture is too thick, thin by adding some of the remaining liquid. Season, to taste. Serve in a large serving bowl topped with caramelized florets and chives.

PUREED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into florets. Add them to a kettle with cold water to cover. Add 1/4 cup milk. Add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
• Put pieces, a few at a time, into the container of a food processor. Blend to a puree. Or put cauliflower through a food mill or ricer. Spoon puree into a saucepan. Heat remaining milk and add it to saucepan. Add butter, nutmeg and pepper. Blend well. Check for seasonings. Serve hot.

PUREED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a wide, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (do not brown), about 5 minutes.
• Add cauliflower, potato and 2 tablespoons butter; stir to combine. Increase heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until cauliflower is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until croutons are dry and lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
• In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add escarole and generous pinch salt; cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and tender, about 3 minutes.
• In a blender, carefully purée cauliflower mixture in batches. Return purée to pot and gently heat to warm through. Adjust seasoning. Add additional broth and/or water to thin soup to your liking, if desired.
• Ladle soup into bowls, top with escarole and croutons, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a little salt.

PUREED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash & cut cauliflower into medium size pieces Peel & cut potatoes into quarters Place in large pot w/ 2" water, fresh thyme sprig, peeled garlic clove & 1 Tspn salt Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes until tender but not too tender Drain, remove thyme & garlic Place in food processor add 1/4 cup cream Puree - add salt & more cream to get to desired taste & texture