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Lemon and olive oil Cauliflower Stew

This Italian Stew leans on lemon and olive oil to do the heavy lifting. We bake the Cauliflower for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.3 from 1,839 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Lemon and olive oil Cauliflower Stew
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemon and olive oil 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 bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the san marzano tomatoes and the rest of the lemon and olive oil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn 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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