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Egg-Dipped Cauliflower or Broccoflower

This is one of the only vegetable dishes from my childhood in which the vegetable in question (in that case cauliflower-broccoflower is a relatively recent innovation) was not completely overcooked, and indeed, still had a nice resistance to the bite. Now, my kids like it, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

6 cups bite-size cauliflower or broccoflower florets
2 eggs, beaten
Light olive oil for frying
Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the cauliflower florets in a large, deep saucepan or 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with about 1 inch of water. Steam over medium heat or microwave for about 2 minutes, at which time it should be quite underdone, and drain.

    Step 2

    Stir the cauliflower pieces into the beaten egg until evenly coated.

    Step 3

    Heat just enough oil to coat the bottom of a wide skillet. When hot, arrange some of the cauliflower pieces in the skillet in a single layer (you’ll need to cook them in 2 or 3 batches). Cook over medium heat, turning frequently until the pieces are golden and crisp. Season with salt. Keep each batch warm in a covered container while preparing the next, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Calories: 66

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 2g

    Step 6

    Protein: 5g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 6g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 109mg

    Step 9

    Sodium: 45mg

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