Blood and Brains (Cauliflower and Romesco Sauce)
I mean, can it get any more gruesome than a brain covered in blood?! This dish is guaranteed to get squeals of delight as you slice and serve the brain! What is more, not only will everyone be getting a nice dose of vegetables, but with the addition of whole wheat bread and almonds to the Romesco sauce, they’ll also benefit from some whole grains and protein!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3/8 tsp. salt or to taste
- 12 oz. roasted red peppers sold in a jar
- 14 oz. diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 slice bread use wheat/gluten-free, if needed
- ½ cup almonds
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. white or red wine vinegar
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the whole head of cauliflower on a baking sheet. Salt the top and bottom with ¼ tsp. of salt. Roast for 40 - 45 minutes, or until tender when tested with the tip of a paring knife and just starting to brown on top.
- Meanwhile, combine all of the remaining ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until mostly smooth (if there is some texture from the almonds, that is ok).
- Place the cooked cauliflower on a plate and the pour sauce over it to resemble blood. To serve, slice the cauliflower and top with additional sauce and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Note: You will have a lot of leftover sauce. It makes a wonderful pasta sauce, topping for grilled meats, spread for sandwiches, or pizza sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 842mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mg
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