Moroccan Style Cauliflower

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1On medium heat, add the olive oil, salt, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper to a pan.
  2. 2Warm the spices for about 30 seconds and mix to release their flavor.
  3. 3Add the sliced tomatoes, red pepper, jalapeño pepper, lemon slices, and garlic.
  4. 4Let them fry for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. 5Stir in the tomato paste and sugar, then pour in the water.
  6. 6Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Arrange the cauliflower “steaks” on top of the sauce.
  8. 8Spoon the red oil over each piece, sprinkle cilantro around the pan, and gently shake the pan from side to side to coat everything.
  9. 9Continue cooking on the stove for about 5 minutes.
  10. 10Transfer the pan to a convection broil at 450°F for 8–10 minutes, until the cauliflower is golden and crispy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower, sliced into "steaks"
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 0.5 tablespoons salt
  • 0.5 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced to strips
  • 0.5 lemon, sliced (without the seeds)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon red paprika
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

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