Cauliflower Toasts Recipes

CAULIFLOWER TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Turn the cauliflower upside down on a cutting board. Cut off and discard most but not all of the stems, then cut the florets into small, 1/2-inch clusters. Place the florets on a sheet pan, toss them with the olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and spread them out in a single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing two or three times, until the florets are tender and randomly browned. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Set the oven to broil and arrange a rack 6 inches below the heat.
• Transfer the florets to a large mixing bowl and add the mascarpone, stirring to coat the florets evenly. Stir in the Gruyere, prosciutto, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly browned, and place in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with foil. Mound the cauliflower mixture evenly on each toast and dust with paprika. Broil the toasts for 2 to 4 minutes, until browned and bubbling. (Watch them carefully!) Transfer to plates and sprinkle with Parmesan, the chives, and sea salt. Serve hot.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER TOASTS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the cauliflower into 1/2-inch clusters. Transfer to a sheet pan and toss with the oil, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread florets out into a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir ricotta or mascarpone in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Mix in Gruyère, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside. In a toaster, toast the bread until golden.
• When cauliflower is done, remove from the sheet pan and set aside to cool. Line the pan with foil and reduce the oven to 375 degrees.
• Arrange the toasts on the lined sheet pan. Stir the cauliflower into the ricotta mixture, then divide among the toasts, spreading to the edges. Dust with Parmesan and paprika. (Recipe can be made up to this point and held at room temperature for up to 2 hours.)
• Bake until toast edges and topping are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. (If desired, broil 2 to 3 minutes to brown and melt the top.) Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with herbs, if using, then cut into halves or quarters and serve immediately.

GLUTEN-FREE CAULIFLOWER TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and flax meal. Let sit for at least 5 minutes to gel.
• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the riced cauliflower for 3-4 minutes on medium power until steamed and mashable with a fork. Let cool for 5 minutes, or until safe to handle.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel and wring out all of the moisture. You should be left with about 1½ cups (450 G) of cauliflower.
• In a food processor, combine the cauliflower, almond meal, egg and flax mixture, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Process for 30-60 seconds, until well combined.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of canola oil in a small square cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add half of the cauliflower mixture to the pan, and spread in an even layer with a spatula dipped in water. Repeat with the remaining oil, skillet, and cauliflower mixture.
• Bake for 12 minutes, until the bread begins to brown on top and is firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and turn the broiler to low.
• Grease the tops of the cauliflower bread with nonstick spray. Return to the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before topping as desired and serving.
• Enjoy!