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Stir-Fried Cauliflower with cream and nutmeg

This French Pilaf leans on cream and nutmeg to do the heavy lifting. We stir-fry the Cauliflower for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 2,165 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook18 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Cauliflower with cream and nutmeg
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cream and nutmeg 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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dijon mustard and the rest of the cream and nutmeg flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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