Greek-style Braised Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 13g, 7g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. 3.
   Add the tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried thyme to the pan. Stir well to combine.
4. 4.
   Pour in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir the sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5.
   Add the cauliflower florets to the pan and gently toss them in the sauce until they are well coated.
6. 6.
   Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the cauliflower to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until it becomes tender.
7. 7.
   Once the cauliflower is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cauliflower — Make sure to cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets to ensure even cooking.
• Diced tomatoes — Opt for canned diced tomatoes for convenience, but you can also use fresh tomatoes if preferred. If using fresh tomatoes, blanch and peel them before dicing.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce.
• Serve the braised cauliflower with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
• This dish tastes even better the next day, so consider making it ahead of time and reheating it for a quick and flavorful meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Greek-style Braised Cauliflower as a main course accompanied by a fresh Greek salad and some warm pita bread. It can also be served as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or fish.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese over the braised cauliflower just before serving. The vibrant red sauce and the white feta cheese create a visually appealing contrast.