Cauliflower with Mushroom-Almond Sauce

Name: Cauliflower with Mushroom-Almond Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds); 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/3 cup sliced green onions with tops; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 cup water, divided; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

The roots of Elinor Levine's recipe go back a generation. "It was the dish my mother always made for my Dad," she explains from her West Palm Beach, Florida home.

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup sliced green onions with tops
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup water, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

In a saucepan containing 1 in. of water, steam whole cauliflower until tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms, almonds and onions in butter until mushrooms are tender. Dissolve bouillon in 3/4 cup water; add to skillet. Combine cornstarch with remaining water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Place cauliflower in a large bowl; top with sauce.

Originally published as Cauliflower with Mushroom-Almond Sauce in Crafting Traditions Premiere 1995

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BilliePock

Jan 1, 2018

Wow! What a great way to serve cauliflower. This sauce is so simple and delicious. The sauce would be good on so many other things as well.