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Spanish Cauliflower in Paprika Sauce | Coliflor a la Importancia

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower 1 lbs / 450 grams
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 360 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a stockpot halfway with water, then season generously with salt, and heat it with a high heat

  2. In the meantime, remove the outer leaves from the head of cauliflower, then cut it into 4 evenly sized pieces, and remove the florets, either with a knife or by hand, making sure to cut the larger ones into smaller ones so they're all similar in size, then add the florets into a colander and rinse under water

  3. Once the water comes to a boil, add in the florets of cauliflower, boil for 4 to 6 minutes or until they are just al dente, then drain into a colander and rinse under cold water, shaking off any excess water when done

  4. Add the 1/2 cup flour into a bowl, crack the egg into a separate bowl, season with salt & pepper, and whisk together, then coat each floret, first in the flour and then in the egg wash

  5. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  6. After a couple of minutes, add in the florets of cauliflower, all in a single layer, and fry for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden fried all around, then remove from the pan and set aside

  7. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 minutes and the onions are slightly translucent, add in the tablespoon of flour and continue to mix together for 2 minutes, then add in the wine and paprika and mix continuously, after 3 minutes and you end up with a paste-like texture and the alcohol has been cooked off, add the broth and gently mix together for a couple of minutes

  8. After about 5 minutes and you've ended up with a slightly creamy sauce, season with salt & pepper and mix together, then add the cauliflower back into the pan, once again all in a single layer, and gently shake the pan so all the cauliflower is coated in the sauce, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cauliflower is heated through

  9. Transfer the mixture into a large serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Cauliflower in Paprika Sauce | Coliflor a la Importancia
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 408mg18%
Potassium 440mg13%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 379IU8%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.