Cauliflower Frittata

 Cauliflower has been selling rather inexpensive lately, (between 49 cents and 69 cents a pound).  So we've been enjoying it many ways, (i.e.: steamed, baked, served mashed in place of mashed potatoes, as a rice substitute in stir fry, served as a pizza crust, etc.).  Recently I tried making a frittata (not the egg kind, but the Spanish kind - made with potatoes), but using cauliflower instead of potatoes.  Cauliflower is a great substitute for starchy vegetables.  And this recipe is easy and will feed 4 people.

You will need:
2 cups of cauliflower florets
1 egg
1/4 cup green onions
1/2 of red pepper
2 Tab fresh dill
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 Tabs. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
1 tsp. olive oil

Clean and remove the cauliflower florets.

Steam the cauliflower.  I cook mine in the microwave, but you can do it on the stove top if you wish.  Just make sure to completely drain all the water from the cauliflower.

While the cauliflower is steaming, chop the green onion, red pepper, and remove the dill leaves from the stems, (discard the stem).

Add the steamed cauliflower, the chopped vegetables, and the egg to a food processor.

Blend for about 30 seconds until chopped and blended.

Transfer to a medium bowl, add the Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic power, and cumin.

Add the Parmesan cheese and the Italian style blended cheese.

Note:  Italian style blended cheese is a mix of Mozzarella, white cheddar, Provolone, and Asiago cheeses.  But you can also just use Mozzarella.

 Add the bread crumbs.  Stir everything, until incorporated.

 In an oven safe skillet, over medium heat, add the olive oil.

Add the cauliflower mixture to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.  Do not stir.  While the cauliflower mixture is cooking, turn on the broiler.

After about 10 minutes, transfer the pan to under the broiler and cook for another 10 minutes. until the top is golden brown.

Remove from the broiler, and allow to cool.  Slice and serve.

Once the frittata has cooled, it holds it's shape.  You will notice it has a nice golden color.

The cumin gives it a nice smokey flavor and you would not guess it's cauliflower.  It's a nice substitute for a starchy potato side dish.

Give this a try for something new.


Enjoy !