Cauliflower with Caramelized Red Onions
The onions add a natural sweetness and the toasted pine nuts give richness without lots of fat. Oh, if only Mom had cooked cauliflower this way. Makes 4 servings.


Ingredients:

11/2 tablespoons butter
2 large red onions, about 1 pound, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 head cauliflower, about 11/2 pounds,
separated into florets
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts


Instructions:
1. Put butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onions and cook, stirring periodically, until the onions are a deep golden color, about 20 minutes. (The longer the onions cook, the more frequently they need to be stirred.)

3. Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook until most of the moisture evaporates and onions are deep brown, about 5 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, steam (12 to 15 minutes) or microwave (8 to 10 minutes) cauliflower until tender but still firm.

6. Put cauliflower on a platter and top with caramelized onions.

7. Sprinkle with pine nuts.




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