Parmesan Cauliflower Bites with Creamy Cauliflower Mash

How to Prepare

1. Steam 1kg bite-sized florets of Cauliflower for 15 minutes or until tender but not falling apart. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté 0.5 diced Onion, 1 crushed Garlic clove, and 0.25 tsp Dried thyme for 4 minutes or until softened but not browned. 3. Reserve half of the best florets for the bites. Blend the remaining cauliflower with the onion mixture for 20 seconds. Add 50ml Milk, 0.5 tsp Salt, and 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper and blend for 30 seconds until smooth. Keep warm. 4. Combine 50g fresh Wholegrain sourdough breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp Polenta, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. 5. Put 1.5 tbsp Cornflour in another shallow bowl. Whisk 2 lightly whisked Eggs in a third bowl. 6. Dust reserved Cauliflower florets in the Cornflour, dip in the Egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. 7. Heat 50ml Extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower bites in batches until golden and crisp. 8. Spread the cauliflower mash on a serving plate, top with cauliflower bites, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Good to Know

You can serve the dish with grilled or barbecued meat, fish, or tofu, or with brown or black rice, quinoa, or other roasted or steamed vegetables.