Mixed-Up Cauliflower

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Mixed-Up Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Raisins
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons raisins
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh cauliflower floret , cut into 1 inch pieces ( parboiled and patted dry ( or you can use 2 10-oz . boxes frozen florets defrosted , cut into 1 inch p )
4 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce ( see below or use a good quality canned tomato sauce with basil )
1/2 cup water ( or chicken stock )
1/16 teaspoon saffron
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ( mixed with 1 tbsp . sugar )
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 whole garlic cloves
3/4 cup onion , finely chopped
2 cans peeled Italian tomatoes
10 fresh basil leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
236
Sugar
13g
Fat
14g
Mixed-Up Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Raisins is a delicious vegetarian dish that is savory, sweet, and nutty all at once. The dish is made with fresh cauliflower that is parboiled and cooked with garlic, pine nuts, and raisins in tomato sauce and seasoned with saffron, cocoa powder, and balsamic vinegar mixture. Once baked in the oven, the pine nuts are perfectly toasted, giving the dish a rich, nutty flavor that balances out the sweetness from the raisins. This dish is perfect for a light and nutritious dinner that is also vegetarian and budget-friendly.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4.Add the cauliflower florets and salt, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.Sprinkle the pine nuts and raisins over the cauliflower.
6.Pour the tomato sauce and water or chicken stock over everything.
7.Crumble the saffron into the mixture and stir everything together.
8.Drizzle the balsamic vinegar mixture over the top.
9.Dust the cocoa powder over the top and stir everything together.
10.Remove from heat and transfer the skillet to the oven.
11.Bake for 15-20 minutes until everything is heated through and the pine nuts are toasted.

PROS

This flavorful vegetarian dish is filled with nutrients and fiber, and is low in fat.

It’s perfect for a light and nutritious dinner.

CONS

This dish requires some preparation, with the cauliflower needing to be parboiled and patted dry before cooking.

It can also be expensive to purchase some of the ingredients like saffron and pine nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in fat and high in fiber, making it great for digestion and promoting a healthy heart.
The cauliflower in this recipe also contains vitamins C and K, and folate. In addition, the pine nuts are a great source of protein and magnesium, while the raisins contain fiber and antioxidants.

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