Cauliflower with Leek "Ash"

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Cauliflower with Leek "Ash"
45 min.
4
177kcal

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If you're looking for a unique and flavorful side dish that will impress your guests and elevate your dining experience, look no further than our Cauliflower with Leek "Ash." This visually stunning vegetarian delight offers a perfect combination of textures and flavors that will awaken your palate. The roasted leek ash adds a smoky, earthy touch that is both unexpected and delightful, while the creamy cauliflower purée provides a luxurious base for the tender florets.

This recipe is not only gluten-free, but it's also wholesome and satisfying, making it an ideal addition to any meal, whether it's a casual family dinner or a festive celebration. The striking contrast between the crisped leek ash and the smooth, velvety purée is simply irresistible. Plus, with a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this elegant dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

With just a hint of seasoning and the rich creaminess of whole milk, this cauliflower dish is a true celebration of simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary. Gather your loved ones around the table and treat them to a culinary adventure that showcases the versatility of vegetables in the most delicious way possible. Get ready to indulge in a dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds!

Ingredients

  • small head cauliflower cut into large florets, trimmings reserved
  • servings kosher salt 
  • medium leek white halved lengthwise
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • mandoline
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F. Set vents to highand open a window for adequate ventilation.
  2. Place leek on a foil-lined baking sheet.Roast until blackened, dry, and crisp, 70-90minutes.
  3. Let leek cool. Break into shards.DO AHEAD: Leek ash can be made 3 daysahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  4. Using a mandoline, thinly slice 3 largecauliflower florets lengthwise (reservetrimmings); set aside.
  5. Bring milk and 1 cup cauliflowertrimmings to a boil in a large saucepan;reduce heat and simmer until caulifloweris tender, 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let cool slightly,then transfer cauliflower mixture to ablender or use an immersion blender inthe pan and purée until smooth.
  7. Return cauliflower purée to saucepan,add remaining cauliflower florets, andseason with salt. Simmer until florets arejust tender, 8-10 minutes. Using a slottedspoon, transfer florets to a medium bowl(rinse off any purée on florets).
  8. Strain purée into another mediumbowl. Divide florets among shallow bowls;spoon purée over.
  9. Garnish with reservedcauliflower slices; sprinkle with leek ash.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein21.08%
Fat39.78%
Carbs39.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
5.84
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.404782554378%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.54kcal
8.83%
Fat:8.06g
12.4%
Saturated Fat:4.63g
28.96%
Carbohydrates:17.85g
5.95%
Net Carbohydrates:16.12g
5.86%
Sugar:13.87g
15.41%
Cholesterol:29.28mg
9.76%
Sodium:310.83mg
13.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.61g
19.22%
Vitamin C:34.6mg
41.94%
Calcium:327.94mg
32.79%
Phosphorus:283.38mg
28.34%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.54%
Vitamin B12:1.32µg
21.96%
Vitamin K:21.46µg
20.44%
Vitamin D:2.68µg
17.89%
Potassium:604.18mg
17.26%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.13%
Vitamin A:766.19IU
15.32%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.83%
Folate:52µg
13%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.21%
Magnesium:45.45mg
11.36%
Manganese:0.22mg
11%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.04%
Selenium:5.26µg
7.51%
Fiber:1.73g
6.9%
Iron:0.75mg
4.15%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.41%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.53%
Source:Epicurious