Marry Me Cauliflower

Marry me cauliflower in sun dried tomato sauce garnished with basil in a skillet.

4.89 from 9 votes

Marry Me Cauliflower is a vegetarian twist on Marry Me Chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce coating low calorie, budget-friendly pan-fried cauliflower.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North American

Servings: servings

Calories: 287kcal

Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

2.5 pounds cauliflower cut into medium-large flat pieces
3 large garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil drained and thinly sliced
1/3 cup all purpose flour whole wheat flour, or gluten free flour
1 3/4 cups chicken broth low sodium
1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
2 handfuls baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons oil for frying
2 tablespoons basil thinly sliced

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Instructions

Cut cauliflower into steaks and then into smaller pieces. Use some of the core but discard the end and leaves. In a large shallow plate add flour and coat cauliflower on both sides, shaking off the excess. I usually do this as skillet is preheating and as frying goes.
Preheat large skillet on medium-high heat and add a bit of oil. Add dredged in flour cauliflower in a single layer, season with salt and pepper and pan fry for 3-4 minutes or until browned on each side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining cauliflower.
Scrape off any burnt bits and pieces and return skillet to medium heat. Add a bit of oil and garlic, saute for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese. Stir, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add previously cooked cauliflower, spoon some sauce on top and gently stir a bit, cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
Add spinach, gently tuck it in between cauliflower pieces, cover and simmer for another 1-2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Turn off heat.
Garnish with basil and serve as a side dish or over pasta for a vegetarian main dish.

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Notes

Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat: Reheat in a microwave for a few minutes or simmer in a skillet with a splash of broth while covered.
I don’t recommend to freeze Marry Me Cauliflower, it will become soggy.

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