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Cauliflower Gratin in smoked paprika and garlic

This Spanish Gratin leans on smoked paprika and garlic to do the heavy lifting. We stir-fry the Cauliflower for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 3,987 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook35 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Cauliflower Gratin in smoked paprika and garlic
Method

How to cook it

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

Stir in the saffron and the rest of the smoked paprika and garlic 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.

Finish with the chopped rosemary and serve while hot.

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

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