Moroccan Cauliflower With Preserved Lemon

Name: Moroccan Cauliflower With Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan,African
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; Freshly ground black pepper, or cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 onion, sliced or coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed; 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 preserved lemon, quartered; 1 handful red olives, or purple olives; 1/2 cup water; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

A hearty cauliflower dish, infused with zesty Moroccan seasoning, functions as a versatile side or vegetarian entrée.

⭐ 4.1 (42 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 3 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Moroccan African

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Instructions

Wash and break cauliflower into florets. Toss florets with cumin, ginger, salt, paprika, turmeric, and black or cayenne pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and garlic for a few minutes.
Add the seasoned cauliflower, preserved lemon, olives, and water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
Uncover and continue cooking until the liquids have reduced to oil only.
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 331 kcal

Carbohydrate: 21 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 9 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 1130 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 28 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g