Jul 14 2026

Cauliflower Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fried cauliflower finished with lemon vinaigrette, aleppo pepper & parsley.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves and stem of the cauliflower, and cut it into bite-sized florets.

  2. 2

    Season the Cauliflower

    In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with salt and black pepper until evenly coated.

Frying

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat enough olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 4

    Fry the Cauliflower

    Add the seasoned cauliflower florets to the skillet in a single layer. Fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender.

  3. 5

    Drain the Cauliflower

    Once fried, remove the cauliflower from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Vinaigrette

  1. 6

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and Aleppo pepper until emulsified.

  2. 7

    Add Fresh Parsley

    Stir in the chopped fresh parsley into the vinaigrette mixture.

Serving

  1. 8

    Combine and Serve

    Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the fried cauliflower and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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