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Cauliflower Polonaise

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Serves : 4 - 6 as a side dish

Ingredients :

• 1 medium to large head cauliflower
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup slivered or sliced blanched almonds or chopped pecans, hazelnuts or walnuts
• ½ cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Wash cauliflower and cut out core.
2. Place whole head in large saucepan or in steamer. Boil or steam until just tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in medium to large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add nuts and cook and stir until lightly browned.
4. Stir in bread crumbs and cook and stir until crumbs are lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Drain cauliflower head and place on serving plate or platter.
6. Spoon buttered nut crumbs over to serve.
7. Optional : If you wish, add ¼ cup shredded Fontina or Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley to the crumbs.