CAULIFLOWER WITH HAZELNUT CRUMB TOPPING

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts or walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup soft fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cauliflower head, broken into florets

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. Lightly grease a 10-cup shallow baking dish. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add hazelnuts and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Add bread crumbs and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more or until crumbs are lightly colored. Remove from heat; let cool. In a bowl, combine crumb mixture, cheese and parsley. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook cauliflower for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. drain well. Place in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with crumb mixture. Place under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes of until topping is lightly browned.

Tip: Sprinkle the crumb mixture over other vegetables, such as broccoli or Brussels sprouts.

Variation: Pecans or walnuts can replace the hazelnuts.