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vegan cauliflower kugel for passover

Cauliflower Leek Kugel

Isa Chandra
A savory vegan kugel with tender cauliflower and leeks, with a crunchy toasted almond and herb crust. Passover friendly, make ahead friendly, and truly just a great casserole any time of year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Jewish
Servings 8 to 10

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sheets of matzoh
  • 1 12-ounce package extra-firm silken tofu
  • 6 cups cauliflower florets
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped leeks, well rinsed white and light green parts only,
  • 1 small yellow onion cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup almonds toasted and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Mash coarsely with a potato masher — you want some texture, not a puree.
  • While the cauliflower cooks, crumble two sheets of matzoh into a food processor and grind into fine crumbs. Remove and set aside. Add the tofu to the food processor and puree until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon or two of water if needed. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and onion and sauté until the leeks are tender and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add to the cauliflower along with the matzoh crumbs, pureed tofu, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, 1 tablespoon of the dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Brush or spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with oil. Spread the cauliflower mixture evenly in the dish.
  • For the topping, mix together the almonds and remaining herbs in a medium bowl. Crumble the remaining sheet of matzoh into large pieces with your fingers and add to the almond mixture. Drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix. Sprinkle evenly over the kugel.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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