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Cauliflower Stew Recipe

Easy, low cost, warming and healthy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 195kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 +/- grams cauliflower seperated to florets
  • 100 grams ground meat optional
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil substitute with sunflower oil or similar
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2-3 sprigs parsley chopped for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons yogurt optional

Instructions

  • Heat the pot, add the olive oil and warm slightly.
  • Add the chopped onions. Sauté until translucent.
  • Add the chopped garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
  • Add the ground meat if you choose to use, mix until almost crumbly and changes color all around.
  • Add sliced carrots and cook mixing occasionaly for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add a tablespoon of tomato paste and a tablespoon of flour. Mix until both leave their aroma.
  • Finally add the cauliflower florets and warm water enough to cover the bottom of the pot.
  • Add cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste. Mix to combine.
  • Cover the lid and cook until cauliflower is done.
  • Garnish with a spoon of plain or garlicky yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

You can prepare this stew in a pressure cooker or an instant pot.
Substitute red pepper flakes with hot red pepper or black pepper. 
Substitute tomato paste with fresh 1-2 tomatoes or 100 grams of canned tomatoes.