Cauliflower with Leek "Ash"

Cauliflower with Leek "Ash" might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 198 calories, 11g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up milk, kosher salt, leek, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 500°F. Set vents to highand open a window for adequate ventilation.

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Oven

Place leek on a foil-lined baking sheet.Roast until blackened, dry, and crisp, 70-90minutes.

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Leek

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Baking Sheet

Aluminum Foil

Let leek cool. Break into shards.DO AHEAD: Leek ash can be made 3 daysahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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Leek

Using a mandoline, thinly slice 3 largecauliflower florets lengthwise (reservetrimmings); set aside.

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Mandoline

Bring milk and 1 cup cauliflowertrimmings to a boil in a large saucepan;reduce heat and simmer until caulifloweris tender, 20-25 minutes.

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Milk

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Sauce Pan

Let cool slightly,then transfer cauliflower mixture to ablender or use an immersion blender inthe pan and purée until smooth.

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Cauliflower

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Immersion Blender

Frying Pan

Return cauliflower purée to saucepan,add remaining cauliflower florets, andseason with salt. Simmer until florets arejust tender, 8-10 minutes. Using a slottedspoon, transfer florets to a medium bowl(rinse off any purée on florets).

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Cauliflower

Salt