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Za'atar Cauliflower Skewers

Weeknight-friendly Cauliflower Skewers with the za'atar we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.7 from 2,466 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Za'atar Cauliflower Skewers
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar 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 sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the chickpeas and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper 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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