Coliflor con Queso CotijaA great deal of cauliflower is grown in Mexico. This simple dish of buttery cauliflower sprinkled with cheese is quite common and very good. Cotija cheese is available in many supermarkets or Mexican markets.
Cauliflower with Cotija Cheese
Coliflor con Queso CotijaA great deal of cauliflower is grown in Mexico. This simple dish of buttery cauliflower sprinkled with cheese is quite common and very good. Cotija cheese is available in many supermarkets or Mexican markets.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1 medium cauliflower about 1½ pounds, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower in a large pan of boiling water until barely tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain and return to the pan while hot.
- Add the butter, olive oil, and salt.
- Stir very gently to melt the butter and coat the cauliflower.
- Transfer to a shallow serving bowl or platter.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve hot.