Packed with nutrition with vitamin C from cauliflower, vitamin A and antioxidants from tomatoes, and protein and fibre from beans and chickpeas, this is a delicious cauliflower dish.
The oregano, as with all herbs, is bursting with antioxidants, the natural foil for free radicals. All in all, it proves that each of the essential elements for health is accessible from vegetables. A perfect alternative as a vegetarian winter warmer.
Of course, this is merely a taster for how versatile a cauliflower can be: with aromatic spices (such as coriander, cumin and turmeric) it can be transformed into a myriad of Eastern recipes.
Serves 4
Ingredients
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium brown onions, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves
½ tbsp white wine vinegar
pinch of brown sugar
2 tsp dried oregano
2 x 400g can tomatoes
400g can Cannellini beans
400g can Chick peas
150ml Bouillon vegetable stock
large cauliflower, trimmed
Maldon sea salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
Sprigs of fresh oregano and 2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds, to garnish
Method
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan
- Saute the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes
- Stir in the white wine vinegar, sugar and oregano for 2-3 minutes
- Add the tomatoes, beans, chick peas and vegetable stock and simmer gently for 5 minutes, then set aside
- Place the cauliflower in a steamer and steam for 25-30 minutes
- Transfer the cauliflower to the centre of the saucepan
- Season to taste, then cover the pan and simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Serve immediately, garnished with sprigs of fresh oregano and lightly-toasted flaked almonds
Over the past 17 years, Maureen Clark has published 11 best-selling books on health and nutrition. Â Her roles have included creating content, nutritional research, and developing tried and tested specific healthy recipes.