TOMATO BRAISED CAULIFLOWER

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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower (2-1/2 lbs.) or 3 smaller romanesco heads of cauliflower
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onions
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
Salt
2 cups cored, peeled and seeded tomatoes or 1 16 ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and seeded.

Steps:

  • Pull off leaves from cauliflower and cut out core. Break cauliflower head into florets no larger than 1-1/2 inches. In large casserole, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook about 4 minutes, until wilted. Add cauliflower, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper. Season lightly with salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile crush tomatoes by hand. Add tomatoes to cauliflower and cook, covered, until cauliflower is very tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Check after 20 minutes and cook last 10 minutes uncovered if there is more than just enough liquid to lightly coat the cauliflower. Season with salt and serve hot as a side dish. You can also use this as sauce for pasta, topped with shaved pecorino or other hard cheese.

danta neupane
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out anything like the picture. It was a big disappointment.


Martha Gabrielle
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I wouldn't recommend it to others.


Momi Shaikh
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The tomato sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste. I think it could use a bit more sugar.


Suventhirarasa Danushan
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The cauliflower was a bit undercooked for my taste. I think it should be cooked for a few minutes longer.


Prossie Bae
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I think there are easier ways to cook cauliflower.


Raul Jcarn
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Abby Corona
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomato sauce was especially good.


sherlynn romo
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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Sweetlip Mncube
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower and this recipe didn't disappoint. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Rubina Sunuwar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cauliflower and they didn't even realize they were eating a healthy food.


ben taken
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I wasn't sure how I would like cauliflower cooked this way, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Nazia Akter
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks or dinner parties.


Neshia mcnear
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!


Sourov Ray
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's healthy too!


Parbati Tandukar
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I'm not usually a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish changed my mind! The braising process really brought out the flavor of the cauliflower and the tomato sauce was delicious.


Md Tarikul Islam
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This recipe was a hit at our dinner party last night! The cauliflower was tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was rich and tangy. We served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it.