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Cauliflower

Cavolfiore Rifatto
Cauliflower with Tomato, Rosemary & Fennel Seeds

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Even self-professed cauliflower haters will love this dish, if you can convince them to try it.

Prep time: 15 mins | Total time: 35 mins | Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower
  • 2 cloves garlic, cut in half
  • 1 small sprig of rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 500g /1lb ripe tomatoes
  • 1 litre (2 pints) vegetable stock

Directions

  • Peel the tomatoes, loosening the skins by plunging into hot water. Chop into medium sized pieces.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets (use the tender leaves too if there are any).
  • Sauté the caulflower in plenty of olive oil, with the garlic, rosemary and fennel seeds (2 minutes).
  • Add the tomato, season with salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add stock to cover, cooking slowly, covered, for another 10-15 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender but not yet mushy.
Cavolfiore Rifatto
Cauliflower with Tomato, Rosemary & Fennel Seeds
, 4.0 out of 5 based on 15 ratings

2 Reviews

Vivienne Denton June 13, 2010

Beautiful, simple recipe. We didn’t have any fennel, so just left it out.

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