The Wedding Bouquet Vegetable Platter or Romanesco Romano!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

The Wedding Bouquet Vegetable Platter or Romanesco Romano! Recipe

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 head romanesco ( about 900g or 2 lbs in weight )
	2 -3 tablespoons italian hard cheese , grated
	parmesan cheese or romano cheese
	1 ounce butter
	1 tablespoon hazelnut oil
	toasted hazelnuts ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

175

Sugar

Fat

15g

The Wedding Bouquet Vegetable Platter or Romanesco Romano! is a unique and tasty vegetable dish that is especially popular in Italy. It is made with romanesco, a cruciferous vegetable that is known for its fractal patterning and distinct taste. This recipe calls for roasting the romanesco with a mixture of grated hard cheese, butter, and hazelnut oil, which creates a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Remove the leaves from the romanesco and cut it into small florets.
3.	Place the romanesco florets in a baking dish.
4.	Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the hazelnut oil.
5.	Pour the butter and oil mixture over the romanesco and toss well to coat.
6.	Sprinkle the grated hard cheese over the romanesco and toss again.
7.	Bake the romanesco in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the romanesco is tender.
8.	Sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts if desired and serve hot.

PROS

The flavor of the romanesco is enhanced by the combination of the hard cheese and hazelnut oil, which creates a unique taste profile.

This recipe is easy to prepare, making it a quick and tasty side dish to add to your meal.

CONS

The romanesco can be quite expensive and may be difficult to find at your local grocery store.

Some people may not enjoy the unique taste of the romanesco, making it an acquired taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The romanesco is a cruciferous vegetable, which means it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are essential for good health.
It is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an ideal addition to your diet if you are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
The hazelnut oil used in this recipe is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to improve heart health and reduce inflammation in the body.