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Cumin and garlic Cauliflower Grain Bowl

A smoky take on Cauliflower Grain Bowl, built on cumin and garlic and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 40 min and easily enough for 8 people.

4.8 from 997 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Cumin and garlic Cauliflower Grain Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and garlic elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and roast until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried ancho chillies and the rest of the cumin and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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