Cauliflower With Peas

Name: Cauliflower With Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated; 1/2 teaspoon garlic clove, minced; 4 shallots, peeled and sliced; 1 head cauliflower, broken into bite-sized florets (4 cups); 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); salt; fresh cilantro, for garnish (use either the leaves or chop leaves with stems)

Submitted by threeovens

"I am trying to eat less meat both for health and expense, but still keep my meal satisfying. I found this recipe in "Organic Gardening" magazine. They suggest the recipe is a good start and you can add cubed potatoes, diced chicken, or extra-firm tofu. Also they say try replacing the cauliflower with Brussels sprouts."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic clove, minced
4 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 head cauliflower, broken into bite-sized florets (4 cups)
1 cup frozen peas
¹⁄₂ cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
salt
fresh cilantro, for garnish (use either the leaves or chop leaves with stems)

directions

In a skillet, over medium heat, add the oil and heat until it begins to shimmer; add cumin seeds and saute until they too begin to sizzle, about 30 seconds.
Add in the ginger, garlic, and shallots and cook until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.
Add in the cauliflower, cover the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower has begun to caramelize, 8 minutes.
Stir in the peas and tomatoes, turmeric, pepper, coriander, and cayenne, if using; season with salt to taste.
Cover and cook until the cauliflower is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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I found this to be a very unique recipe. Left out the grape tomatoes though. Very flavorful, and the caulilflower was cooked perfectly. The seasoning was above and beyond. A definite repeater. :)

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