Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 large head cauliflower, separated into 1-inch florets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup sliced skin-on almonds or shelled pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 small cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Method

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until plump, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, trim the cauliflower florets, cutting away as much stem as possible.
  • In three batches, break up the florets into a food processor and pulse until the texture resembles that of couscous.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • At the first wisp of smoke from the oil, add the onions, and stir to coat.
  • Continue cooking the onions, stirring frequently, until the edges are golden brown and the onions have softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the almonds, raisins, capers, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, until the almonds are golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower to the skillet, and stir to combine.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower has softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the cauliflower into a large serving bowl, garnish with parsley and season to taste with salt.
  • Serve warm.