Ingredients

  • 8-12 pieces crusty bread (toasted)
  • 1/2 bunch cauliflower
  • 2 pieces garlic, roasted or browned
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 dash hot sauce

Method

  • Brush the slices of bread with about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in a 450oF oven until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Trim the cauliflower and separate it into large florets. Steam the remaining florets in a steamer basket over boiling water until soft, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a food processor, add the browned garlic and salt and pepper to taste, and puree until smooth.
  • With the processor running, pour in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and a dash or two of hot pepper sauce, then taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Spoon a layer of the cauliflower puree on toast slices. These can then be garnished a variety of toppings such as tiny parsley sprigs, roasted red pepper slices, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, or even raw cauliflower slices.
  • Drizzle with plain or infused extra-virgin olive oil (truffle, lemon, herb, etc.)