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Spanish Cauliflower Medley

Our tested Charred Cauliflower Medley: sun-baked, generous, and balanced with tomato and olive oil. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.4 from 3,535 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Spanish Cauliflower Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomato and olive oil 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the manchego and the rest of the tomato and olive oil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale 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 bay and serve while hot.

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

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