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Charred Cauliflower with lime and garlic

The kind of Caribbean plate you make on repeat. lime and garlic, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 3,210 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Charred Cauliflower with lime and garlic
Method

How to cook it

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

Stir in the scotch bonnet and the rest of the lime and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach 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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