PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentis. Fast Food That Won't Weigh You Down -- Everyday Italian. I couldn't believe this recipe wasn't on zaar -- well here it is and it is delicious!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Spinach

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2-1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl.
  • Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly.
  • Place the Parmesan & crushed red pepper flakes, in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet.
  • Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook in batches, if necessary.
  • Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan.
  • Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • Add the Parmesan coated vegetables.
  • Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 690.7, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 16.2

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