Description
Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toast is a delicious and cheesy vegetarian appetizer or light meal featuring roasted cauliflower on thick slices of toasted bread, topped with a flavorful cheese mixture and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Mixture:
- 1 small head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Additional:
- 4 thick slices country-style bread (toasted)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare cauliflower mixture: Pulse roasted cauliflower in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and mix in mascarpone, Parmesan, Gruyère, and Dijon mustard.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the cauliflower mixture on toasted bread slices. Bake for 10–12 minutes until hot and cheese is melted. Broil for extra browning if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any sturdy, rustic bread for the base.
- The cauliflower mixture can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
