Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 10 cups water -
• 1 cup olive oil, divided -
• 3/4 cup sherry or red wine vinegar, divided -
• 3 tablespoons salt -
• 1 bay leaf -
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes -
• 1 large head cauliflower -
• 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted -
• 1/2 cup soft whole wheat or white bread crumbs, toasted -
• 1/2 cup fire-roasted crushed tomatoes -
• 1 jar (8 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained -
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley -
• 2 garlic cloves -
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika -
• 1/2 teaspoon salt -
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -