Sauteed Cauliflower and Apples With Pecans

Submitted by erin_vanolden

"This recipe is out of the October 2013 issue of Real Simple (pg. 216)."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6-7 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup pecans, toasted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 fuji apple, thinly sliced (also Braeburn)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (1/2 tsp dried)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-heat heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the cauliflower, salt, and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden, 4-6 minutes.
3. Add the apple, thyme and water.
4. Cover and cook until cauliflower is tender, 8-10 minutes.
5. Stir in butter and sprinkle with pecans.