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Cauliflower-Mushroom Kugel (P, KLP, TNT)
Source: Unknown
Serves: 4 to 6

1 large cauliflower (about 1kg/2 pounds)
Salt
Pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
110grams/4 ounces medium or small mushrooms, quartered
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon matzo meal
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F.

Divide cauliflower into medium florets. Cut peel from large stalk and slice stalk.

Boil cauliflower in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 8 to 10 minutes or until stalks are very tender. Drain well and cool. Puree in food processor, leaving a few chunks. Transfer to a bowl.

Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in medium skillet, add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté together over medium heat about 5 minutes or until mushrooms and onions are light brown.

Add eggs and matzo meal to cauliflower mixture. Season well with salt and pepper. Lightly stir in mushroom mixture and any oil in pan.

Oil a shallow 20cm/8" square baking dish. Add cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon oil over top. Sprinkle with paprika, then with walnuts.

Bake 30 minutes, or until set.

To serve, cut carefully in squares and run knife around edges. Use spoon to remove portions.

Posted by S. Plotnick

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A