🥬 Vegetables · Base vegetable

Cauliflower

Mild and slightly sulfurous, develops nutty notes when roasted.

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable with a delicate, slightly sweet taste, and a tender texture when cooked and crunchy when raw. Low in calories and rich in nutrients, it adapts equally well to simple cooking and elaborate preparations in Mediterranean cuisine, where it is often roasted, steamed, or incorporated into fricassees.

Cauliflower

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Oven-roasted with olive oilRaw in salads or as cruditésSautéed with tomato and onionAs a gratin with cheeseSpiced fricassee

Signature dishes

Middle Eastern CauliflowerMediterranean FricasseeRoasted Cauliflower Salad

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with cauliflower?

Cauliflower pairs especially well with olive oil, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy and onion. Extra virgin olive oil enhances the sweetness of roasted or pan-fried cauliflower.

When is cauliflower in season?

Best season: autumn, winter.

What can I substitute for cauliflower?

If you don't have it, try: broccoli, artichoke, green bean.