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Seriously Craveable Cauliflower (yes … cauliflower!)
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Seriously Craveable Cauliflower (yes … cauliflower!)

30 minServes 1–2

I know, it's not even cauliflower season right now, but I had a head in the fridge and was looking for an easy, healthy lunch. I decided to give it a very simple prep — but one last new addition turned a delicious simple lunch into a culinary experience!

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Couple of tablespoons Herbes de Provence
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp high quality olive oil
  • 1 tbsp regular or vegan mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. 1Wash cauliflower head, removing leaves but keeping the stem and florets intact. Put in a saucepan big enough to fit the full head with the top on, and add about an inch of water.
  2. 2Float both bay leaves in the water, and sprinkle the Herbes de Provence over the cauliflower and into the water. Add the olive oil and a pinch of salt to the water.
  3. 3Turn on the stove to medium-high until the water boils, then cover and turn down the heat to medium. Cook about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is easily cut with a knife.
  4. 4Lift the cauliflower out with a spatula or two, keeping it intact if possible. Put in a low bowl and add red and black pepper, and salt to taste.
  5. 5Remove the bay leaves from the remaining liquid in the pan, stir in the spoonful of mayonnaise, then pour over the cauliflower. Enjoy immediately.

Jennifer's tip

This is beautiful served as a complete head, but if it breaks or if you'd just prefer, you can break the florets apart and it is still lovely and oh, so delicious!

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