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Cauliflower with pork medallions turmeric and mushrooms

‘Oh my, this creamy cauliflower stuff is outrageously good, mummy!!’ were the first words Andrei said after having the first bite.

It’s a nice feeling when my food goes really well with my sweet little darlings.

A truly nice dish
Well, you obviously gathered, my family just loved it! It really is a perfect dish for this season and I just love the fact that you can throw in quite a few veggies so even the ones that do not love veggies that much will enjoy this creamy delicious dish.  

You might think that I’m going nuts but this dish was a dish I dreamt I was having last night. Haha! My dreams do come true you see? Always. I wish winning the lottery was this easy too.

I did get one ticket for tonight’s draw. Ha! Good luck to me!  I will keep you updated if there will be any significant changes in my pocket and in my financial circumstances. Lol

For now, let me share this beautiful recipe. It’s creamy, it’s rich but not too rich, it’s yellow but not too yellow. It’s simply divine but not too close to divinity. It is a gluten-free dish, simply beautiful, warming, comforting and truly rewarding.  

If you are a vegetarian, simply, just ignore one ingredient in there, the pork medallions, of course, the rest is all yours. I have used flat beans because that is what my fridge had to offer but feel free to change the veggies to whatever you have or fancy.  

It’s winter now but I could not let go of the autumnal colours. These have to be present in our food. I have chosen yellow this time as it is bright, appealing, appetising and inviting.

It looks good I would say and in this instance, it’s the super-powerful turmeric that’s done the trick. What a great ingredient, right?  

 I do cook with turmeric quite a bit, just love it.

I’m not sure the pictures managed to convince you how good this dish is but you definitely must give it a try. This delish-dish is definitely a must-have as soon as possible, and allow me to warn you here, it’s soo gooood, it’s unerring good, folks.  

The pictures aren’t that great and I know this, it’s not easy to take a good shot of a dish that contains turmeric on artificial light. I have not managed to look into gadgets and lighting yet to deliver better pics but I am pretty sure you have the idea.

Serving ideas

This creamy cauliflower dish is darn yummy, you’ll only see what I mean after the first bite.

Not difficult at all to make and it makes a beautiful family meal which we normally have with polenta or over orzo. We love it both ways.  

If you are into creamy delicious dishes, here is another beautiful creamy chicken recipe that we absolutely love and I’m sure you’d enjoy very much too.  

Tips:

Pork medallions can be easily replaced by any chicken cut or even beef. It is just a matter of how you cook the meat. If using chicken, this needs cooking more thoroughly than pork or the beef. If choosing beef, it’s paramount what cut you choose.
You may even have a roast and add this as a side or some fillet that gets cooked accordingly.

This creamy dish goes fabulously well with no meat at all making it a lovely and super tasty vegetarian dish. Whichever way you go it is a winner, a guaranteed one.

* The 200g orzo is the dry weight 

Let’s get this creamy cauliflower on the plates, we’re just a few steps away. Mmmmmm, I’m drooling already.

Creamy cauliflower with pork medallions turmeric and mushrooms

Creamy Cauliflower with pork medallions, turmeric and mushrooms

This creamy dish consists of cauliflower, beans, mushrooms and pork medallions, in a nice and creamy sauce. It is super delicious or outrageously delicious just like my son said, and…oh yes, he is so right!
5 from 20 votes
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Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Ramona’s Cuisine, World Cuisine
Keyword: cauliflower, pork medallions
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1102kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower head organic approx 700g
  • 1 pork fillet approx 500-600g
  • 1 onion organic
  • 1/4 leek organic
  • 1 tsp salt Himalayan pink
  • 1/3 tsp pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 200 g orzo boiled *
  • 250 g creme fraîche full or half fat
  • 100 g Philadelphia cheese
  • 250 ml milk
  • 100 g green flat beans
  • 50 g parsnip chopped
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 6 mushrooms closed-cup
  • 2 cloves of garlic crushed and chopped
  • 1 pinch chilly flakes cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil butter or coconut oil
Metric – US Imperial

Instructions

  • Prepare all the ingredients, cut the pork fillet into 2cm thick medallions, set them on a plate seasoned well with salt and pepper. Wash, chop onion and the leek, wash and snap the beans, peel, wash and chop the parsnip, place all vegetables on a plate in separate bunches.
  • Blanch the cauliflower into water with salt for literally 3-5 min (depending on size). Set aside when ready. Use this water to cook the orzo. Cook according to pack instructions. Needs cooking for about 8 mins.
  • In a pan, over medium heat, add 1/2 tsp coconut oil/ oil or butter (whatever you like) or water and soften the onion for 3-4 minutes. I added some water.
  • Add the parsnip, beans, leek and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook covered for a further 2-3mins. Add a drizzle of full fat milk or water so it doesn’t stick. You can add the mushrooms here too or see step 6.
  • In a separate pan which is set on high heat, sear the pork medallions with a little butter or coconut oil for literally 2 min on each side. Set aside when ready. Preheat the oven at this point at 180-190C/350-375F.
  • In the same pan you seared the pork medallions shallow fry the mushrooms for 3-4 mins with 1 tsp of olive oil and the nutmeg. This step applies if you did not add the mushrooms at step 4.
  • Add the Philadelphia cream and the creme fraîche to the onion, leeks and other vegetables mix well. It has to be slightly runny so add the milk. Mix well and allow to simmer for 1 min.
  • Pour the creamy mix into the oven dish, place the cauliflower heat as a centrepiece, the medallions scattered around it, the mushrooms (unless already in) and scatter the finely grated Parmesan.
  • Place into the preheated oven. Bake at 190C/375F for 15-20 mins until the creamy sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Serve with the orzo or polenta and fully enjoy.

Notes

 
Creamy cauliflower with pork medallions turmeric and mushrooms
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1102kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 109g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 419mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 2643mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1680IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 7mg
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  1. Choclette says

    November 13, 2019 at 10:02 AM

    5 stars

    That sounds so delicious, no wonder you got such good feedback from the family. I’m a bit stuck in the cauliflower cheese rut. I really like it and I don’t have to think. But I think I might have to try this now.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you Choclette,
      Definitely try this – youwill love it, I am sure 😉

      Reply
  2. GUNJAN C Dudani says

    November 13, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    5 stars

    Looks very attractive and a perfect thanksgiving menu.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you 😉

      Reply
  3. Jere Cassidy says

    November 13, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    5 stars

    I am such a cauliflower lover and this recipe just sounds perfect with all those flavors. Great photos too.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you so much dear Jere for your kind comments 😉

      Reply
  4. Stine Mari says

    November 14, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    5 stars

    I had to smile thinking about that comment from your kid! It must be delicious, and it certainly looks like it. Love all the flavors here!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:35 AM

      Thank you dear Stine – it’s definitely a nice dish that might even become a regular 😉

      Reply
  5. Kacie says

    November 14, 2019 at 9:56 AM

    5 stars

    This looks so good. It’s surprising what you can do with cauliflower. I love the sound of this dish and it’s packed with some of my fave ingredients – mmm!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:26 AM

      Thank you Kacie
      Cauli is a truly versatile ingredient.;-)

      Reply
  6. Danielle says

    November 14, 2019 at 6:45 PM

    5 stars

    I am sure, the answer is YES – it is good and even better than I can imagine! 🙂 Love how delicious it looks and is definitely a great way to use cauliflower. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you so much Danielle 😉

      Reply
  7. Alena says

    November 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM

    5 stars

    You won me over at whole-roasted cauliflower! Love how creamy this dish is.

    Reply
  8. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    November 15, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    5 stars

    This combo sounds INSANE!! In the best way possible of course 🙂
    I am going to be craving this all day now!! I can see why your family loved it

    Reply
  9. Deborah says

    November 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM

    5 stars

    I’m vegan but going to forward to my sister who was looking for a good pork recipe for thanksgiving. She will love this!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:13 AM

      Thank you Deborah, I hope your sister will love it and thank you so much for sharing my recipe with her 😉

      Reply
  10. Leanne says

    November 16, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    5 stars

    I’m not surprised your family enjoyed it! Love the combination of flavours here. I enjoy cauliflower and the pairing with pork and orzo sounds delicious and filling!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:14 AM

      Thanks Leanne, it is a filling dish indeed – too delicious 😉

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    November 17, 2019 at 8:44 PM

    5 stars

    I just love how this recipe gives us a complete meal in one dish, and that creamy sauce is divine! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Jacqui Debono says

    November 17, 2019 at 10:00 PM

    5 stars

    I love cauliflower cheese, but beyond that I never do much with cauliflower. This is perfect, thank you!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:12 AM

      Thank you dear Jacqui, I am so glad I have inspired you – I hope you will make this version and like it as much as we do.

      Reply
  13. Jenni LeBaron says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    5 stars

    Wow! This dish looks so rich and creamy! I can’t wait to try this with a loaf of crusty bread on the side to soak up all that delicious sauce!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:10 AM

      Thank you dear Jenni, I do hope you will like it as much as we do 😉

      Reply
  14. Kari Heron says

    November 18, 2019 at 3:01 PM

    5 stars

    Without the orzo, this makes the most creative and delightful keto dish! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:09 AM

      Thank you so much my lovely Kari, I eat it without but my kids adore orzo – I agree with you – it makes the perfect Keto dish!

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    November 18, 2019 at 4:45 PM

    5 stars

    This cauliflower dish is a huge hit! So much flavor and I love how the turmeric gives it that vibrant yellow color!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:08 AM

      Thank you Emily, I love turmeric and I use it quite a bit – nice colour and goodness added 😉

      Reply
  16. Katie says

    November 20, 2019 at 2:23 AM

    This sounds crazy tasty! I love cauliflower and this is taking it to the next level!

    Katie xoxo

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:06 AM

      Thank you dear Katie 😉

      Reply
  17. Lathiya says

    December 11, 2019 at 3:19 PM

    5 stars

    This sounds great to have on get-togethers. So creamy and rich with flavors.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 16, 2019 at 4:53 AM

      Thanks Lathiya 😉

      Reply

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