Cauliflower With Almonds In Bechemel Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Cooked cauliflower with a delicate bechel sauce flavored with almonds for a differently delicious recipe Ingredients:
1 whole cauliflower |
1/2 cup finely ground almonds |
1 recipe béchamel sauce (see below) |
béchamel sauce |
2 tbs butter |
2 tbs flour |
1 cup milk |
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste |
a grating of fresh nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Steam or boil the cauliflower in enough water to cover for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
2. Drain well
3. Place the whole cauliflower in a serving bowl.
4. Stir the ground almonds into the Béchamel sauce and heat for 2 minutes.
5. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and serve immediately.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a bit of color
7. Sauce:
8. Melt the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat.
9. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, to cook flour
10. Add the milk and stir with a wire whisk over moderate heat until the sauce comes to a boil and has thickened.
11. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
12. Makes about 1 cup - double recipe if desired
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