Cauliflower Grautin w/ Goat Cheese

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a two-quart gratin dish with olive oil.

Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above one inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for one minute.

Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for six to eight minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.

Remove from the heat and refresh with cold water.

Drain on paper towels, then transfer to the gratin dish. Season the cauliflower with salt and pepper.

Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and half of the thyme. Spread in even layer. Place garlic in mortar/pestle with a quarter-teaspoon salt, and crush to a paste.

Combine with the Arabian/goat cheese and milk in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and blend until smooth.

Add the remaining thyme and freshly ground pepper to taste, and pulse together. Spread this mixture over the cauliflower in an even layer.

Just before baking, sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the dish is sizzling. Serve at once.

 

 

 

 

 

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1 large or 2 smaller cauliflowers (about 2 pounds), broken into florets

3 tablespoons Sultan Brand extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

6 ounces fresh goat cheese/Dana Arabian Cheese

1 plump garlic clove, halved, green shoot removed

5 tablespoons low-fat milk

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 cup dry, fine breadcrumbs

 

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