Roasted Cauliflower Gratin
(add bacon for a non-vegetarian version)
Featuring: Seven Barrels Sweet Basil Olive Oil
Ingredients
- Head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 Tbsp Seven Barrels Basil Olive Oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ large Vidalia Onion or Red Onion, sliced thin
- 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 eggs
- 4 oz goat softened goat cheese
- S&P
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- OPTIONAL: Add bacon, torn into small pieces.
Instructions
Preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Toss cauliflower florets with 3 Tbsp Basil Olive Oil, S&P, and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Reduce oven heat to 350.
Heat 1 Tbsp Basil Olive Oil in skillet and add onion. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic & salt. Then, add tomatoes, cilantro, thyme and S&P and simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine cauliflower and tomato mixture in an ovenproof bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs with softened goat cheese, with a whisk. It doesn’t have to be smooth. Pour over cauliflower/tomato mixture. Cook for 30 minutes. It will be creamy & bubbly & beautiful & delicious.
