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Stir-Fried Cauliflower Side

Weeknight-friendly Cauliflower Side with the smoked paprika we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.4 from 2,982 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Cauliflower Side
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika 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 smoked paprika and the rest of the smoked paprika 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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