I Am Curious (Yellow Cauliflower)

I’ve been intrigued by yellow cauliflower at my local farmer’s market for years, and finally decided to explore its unique properties. What caught my attention wasn’t just its striking color, but learning that it contains significantly higher levels of Vitamin A than its white counterpart. This recipe for smashed yellow cauliflower serves 6-8 people and has become one of my favorite ways to prepare this nutritious vegetable.

Through my experimentation, I discovered that while the claimed sweeter flavor might be subtle, the real magic happens when you combine it with rich, creamy ingredients like fontina cheese and butter. The result is a dish that’s both visually striking and incredibly satisfying.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Yellow Cauliflower

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A creamy, comforting smashed yellow cauliflower recipe that highlights this vegetable's natural nutrients and subtle flavors. Enhanced with fontina cheese and fresh herbs, this dish serves 6-8 and makes an excellent alternative to mashed potatoes.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 heads yellow cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup fontina cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
2. Add cauliflower florets to boiling water.
3. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Drain cauliflower thoroughly.
5. Return pot with cauliflower to low heat.
6. Add butter and let it melt.
7. Begin mashing the cauliflower.
8. Add minced garlic.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Fold in grated fontina cheese.
11. Stir until cheese is melted and incorporated.
12. Top with fresh parsley.
13. If using, sprinkle with toasted panko breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 11gSodium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2.5gProtein: 5g

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