CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER, PEARS, SAGE AND HAZELNUTS

CAULIFLOWER WITH BROWN BUTTER, PEARS, SAGE AND HAZELNUTS image

Yield 8-10 People

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ounces (6 Tablespoons) butter
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets about 3/4 inch wide.
1/2 cup toasted, skinned, chopped hazelnuts. (Tip - to toast hazelnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 14-18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly browned. While still warm, rub them against each other in a clean dishtowel to remove the papery skins)
8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter until light brown and bubbly. Add the cauliflower, hazelnuts, and sage. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and continue cooking stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is browned and crisp-tender, 6-7 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the pear slices and parsley. Gently toss to combine and warm the pears. Season to taste with more salt. Serve hot or at room temperature. Make ahead: You can prep all the ingredients several hours ahead except for the pears, which will turn brown if cut too far in advance.