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Cauliflower Cake with Pecorino Romano & Sweet Basil


  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dish combining cauliflower, Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh basil, perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or side.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium cauliflower, outer leaves removed, broken into florets
  • 1 medium red onion, partly sliced then diced
  • 5 Tbsp. basil olive oil (or regular olive oil)
  • 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 6 eggs
  • Pecorino Romano cheese (to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cauliflower florets until tender. Drain and let cool.
  3. In a skillet, heat the basil olive oil and sauté the diced red onion until translucent.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower, sautéed onion, eggs, and finely chopped rosemary. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  7. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: cauliflower, cake, Pecorino Romano, basil, vegetarian dish