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Cauliflower Purée in Tomato Cups

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An easy-to-make side dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 small cauliflower)
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
Pinch of ground nutmeg
4 medium tomatoes, cut in half crosswise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless sourdough bread
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Steam cauliflower until very tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to processor. Add 1 tablespoon butter and milk; blend until smooth. Season puree with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Scoop out tomato halves; discard pulp. Place tomatoes, cut side down, on paper towels and drain well. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on small baking sheet. Fill with cauliflower puree.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Mix in mustard. Add breadcrumbs and toss until crumbs begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Mix in parsley. Sprinkle crumb mixture over puree. Bake tomatoes until heated through, about 30 minutes.

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