Cauliflower with Brown Butter, Pears, Sage & Hazelnuts
by Andrew Carmellini
This dish has the advantage of cooking on the stovetop, freeing up valuable oven space for other dishes.
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Serves 8-10
3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets about 3/4 inch wide
1/2 cup toasted, skinned, chopped hazelnuts (see tip right)
8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Tip: To toast hazelnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350°F oven for 14 to 18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly browned. While still warm, rub them against each other in a clean dishtowel to remove the papery skins.
In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until light brown and bubbly. Add the cauliflower, hazelnuts, and sage. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is browned and crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes more.
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the pear slices and parsley. Gently toss to combine and warm the pears. Season to taste with more salt. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Make Ahead Tips
You can prep all the ingredients several hours ahead except for the pears, which will brown if cut too far in advance.
nutrition information (per serving):
Calories
(kcal):
140;
Fat
(g):
11;
Fat Calories
(kcal):
90;
Saturated Fat
(g):
4.5;
Protein
(g):
2;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
4.5;
Carbohydrates
(g):
11;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
1;
Sodium
(mg):
125;
Cholesterol
(mg):
20;
Fiber
(g):
3;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 95
, pp. 48
September 1, 2008
