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Mexican · Dessert

Bright Cauliflower Crumble with tomatillo and jalapeno

A bright take on Cauliflower Crumble, built on tomatillo and jalapeno and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 45 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.7 from 404 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Bright Cauliflower Crumble with tomatillo and jalapeno
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomatillo and jalapeno 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 sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the black beans and the rest of the tomatillo and jalapeno flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots 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.

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

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