ha...so i just noticed that this picture kind of looks like scrambled eggs! so anyway, i'm a bit skeptical when it comes to cooking with cauliflower but this recipe will change the mind of any skeptic!
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
6-8 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 c. fresh bread crumbs
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
Bring a large pot 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt, the sugar, and the cauliflower and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain, rinse under cold water, and leave to drain.
In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, warm 4-5 tbsp. of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the bread crumbs and toss them constantly until they are evenly toasted, browned, and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, turn the crumbs once or twice, and remove them from the pan. Do not allow the garlic to brown; it should be cooked only enough to flavor the crumbs.
Heat the remaining 2-3 tbsp. oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and mash and break it up a bit as it lightly browns in the oil and becomes slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Do not allow the cauliflower to become crisp and dark.
Add the crispy garlic crumbs to the pan and toss them with the cauliflower over med-low heat, mashing some more of the cauliflower and allowing some to keep its shape, for 4 minutes. Add the cheese, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring constantly for about a minute until cheese is melted.
serve hot.
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