Traditional Greek Braised Cauliflower Recipe

Traditional Greek Braised Cauliflower Recipe

from olivetomato.com
60 min

Soft, tender cauliflower stewed in olive oil and tomato sauce and flavored with spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower head washed and separated in medium sized florets
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 potato cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 clove buds
  • salt/pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, or deep pan heat the olive oil, add the cauliflower, potatoes, and spices, pepper and sauté, browning the cauliflower a bit.

  2. 2

    Add the tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt, swirl it around heating it as well.

  3. 3

    Add some hot water until cauliflower is about half way covered (you can always add more later if needed). Stir gently.

  4. 4

    Lower heat, assemble cauliflower so that that stems face down. Cover pot and let it simmer for about 30-50 minutes (check that the cauliflower is very soft, but not falling apart, also the sauce should not be watery).

  5. 5

    Serve warm or at room temperature, spoon some sauce on top and some feta cheese.