Spicy Cauliflower with Lemon Breadcrumbs

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 20min
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Spicy cauliflower with lemon breadcrumbs by Spoonsparrow is always delicious and pairs perfectly with fish dishes.

Ingredients

  • 800 g small cauliflower (1 small head)
  • Salt
  • 1 red chili pepper
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 10 g parsley (0.5 bunch)
  • 100 g almond sticks
  • 0.5 Organic lemon
  • 15 g Butter (1 tbsp)
  • 120 g whole wheat breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash, trim, and cut the cauliflower into florets; cook in boiling salted water for 10–15 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile wash and peel the chili pepper; peel the garlic cloves. Finely chop both along with washed, dried, chopped parsley.

  3. 3.

    Toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant; remove and set aside.

  4. 4.

    Wash the lemon half, pat dry, grate 1½ tsp of zest finely, then squeeze out the juice.

  5. 5.

    Melt butter in the pan; sauté garlic and chili over medium heat until translucent. Add breadcrumbs and stir occasionally until golden brown. Mix in parsley, lemon zest, and almonds. Season with salt and a splash of lemon juice to taste.

  6. 6.

    Drain the cauliflower, let it dry, and arrange on four deep plates. Sprinkle with the lemon breadcrumb mixture.