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Garden Cauliflower Gratin with roasted pepper

This Mediterranean Gratin leans on roasted pepper to do the heavy lifting. We smoke the Cauliflower for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.3 from 2,212 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook75 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Garden Cauliflower Gratin with roasted pepper
Method

How to cook it

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

Stir in the extra-virgin olive oil and the rest of the roasted pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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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