CAULIFLOWER APPLE PUREE

Cauliflower Apple Puree image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 55m

Yield 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 Golden Delicious apple
1 teaspoon olive oil
Sea salt, preferably coarse
1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large chunks
3 tablespoons butter, more if desired

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slash apple in several spots and place it in a small baking dish. Sprinkle oil on top. Bake until apple is very tender and wilted, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool, peel and core apple. Reserve flesh.
Fill a large pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor. Add half the apple and three tablespoons of butter. Process for 3 to 4 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides with a spatula; puree should get smoother and silkier the longer it processes.
Adjust seasoning, adding more apple, butter or salt as desired; there should be just a hint of sweetness from the apple. Transfer to a serving dish, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 153, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 522 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams