In an effort to try out new veggies, I cooked cauliflower with my MONGOLIAN BEEF.  I know, I know… cauliflower isn’t exactly a “new” vegetable lol… but usually we just eat it raw, not cooked  I saw the recipe online and it had our name written allll over it.  I didn’t add any changes this time, but next time I think I’ll add some cayenne for more heat. I love how there’s hardly any prep to this side dish.  You just chop up the cauliflower  To make things even more simple, if your grocery store has bags of cauliflower florets in the produce section, you could just buy those and save yourself the chopping.  The most cost effective way however, is to buy a whole cauliflower and chop it yourself.  It doesn’t take much time at all, I promise you.  Here’s what a whole cauliflower looks like…   My inner biology geek likes how it looks a little like a transected brain… pay no attention to me lol Just slice it in half and chop each half into the florets, and get them in the pan to get caramelized and spicy! Getting spicy! Glazing and caramelizing in the honey   Recipe adapted from Williams Sonoma Smoky Caramelized Cauliflower   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins   A deliciously smoky and caramelized vegetable! Author: The Chunky Chef Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: American Serves: 4 servings Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 whole cauliflower 1 shallot, minced finely ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp smoked paprika 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp water Juice of half a lemon salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Cut cauliflower into 1" florets. You could also buy these pre-packaged to save yourself a little time. Heat a skillet with 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter to medium heat. Add cauliflower and a pinch of salt. Cook 3-4 minutes. Toss or flip each piece over, cook for 3-5 minutes more. Add 1 Tbsp oil, minced shallot, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add honey and water, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Squeeze ½ lemon over the cauliflower, cook another 30 seconds. Remove to serving bowl and enjoy. Notes This would also be delicious topped with some smoky peppered bacon or pancetta as well! Wordpress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe 3.2.2925