Brandy and soy sauce add a meaty quality to this vegetarian spread. Spread on whole-grain crackers to serve.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. pecans
- 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 T. unsalted butter
- 1 lg. yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 c. brandy
- 1 c. milk
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 t. soy sauce
Directions
- Cover pecans with water and soak for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Toss cauliflower with oil and lay out on on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast about 20 minutes, until browned, stirring halfway through.
- Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add onion, garlic and cayenne. Cook until softened. Add brandy and cook until evaporated.
- Add cauliflower, milk and thyme. Drain and add pecans. Bring to a simmer, and cook until cauliflower has softened and liquid has reduced to less than a cup. Discard thyme sprig and add soy sauce.
- Using an immersion blender, blend to form a very smooth purée. Refrigerate until well chilled.
Nutrition Facts
10 servings per container
Serving Size 116 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 18% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 12mg | 3% | |
| Sodium 65mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 3g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 2g | ||
| Protein 3g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 49mg | 4% | |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 260mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 33.6mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C 30.2mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin E 0.8mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 12.2mcg | 10% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 38.5mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 1.8mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 23mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 71.5mg | 6% | |
| Iodine 4.6mcg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 20.2mg | 4% | |
| Zinc 0.6mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 1.6mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.4mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 5.3mcg | 10% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Cauliflower, Cream, Onion, Brandy (80 Proof), Pecans, Olive Oil, Butter (sweet Cream), Garlic, Soy Sauce (soybeans, Salt, Wheat), Thyme, Cayenne Pepper.
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