Cauliflower with Cotija Cheese

Coliflor con Queso Cotija

A 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.

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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.

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Course; Side Dish

Cuisine; Mexican