Best Moroccan Cauliflower Recipes

MOROCCAN SPICED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
• 2. Heat oil in an heavy oven-safe skillet (such as cast-iron) over medium heat. Add garlic and onion to skillet, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until fragrant.
• 3. Stir cauliflower florets into the garlic/onion mixture. Add tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and mix until cauliflower is well coated.
• 4. Transfer skillet to preheated oven, and roast for 45 minutes until tender and cauliflower is beginning to turn a light golden brown.
• 5. While cauliflower is roasting, mix chopped cilantro and chopped mint together; set aside.
• 6. Remove skillet from oven. Garnish roasted cauliflower with the cilantro/mint mixture, and serve immediately.

MOROCCAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER & ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Fry olive oil, ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander and harissa paste for 2 mins in a large pan. Add the cauliflower, stock and almonds. Cover and cook for 20 mins until the cauliflower is tender. Blend soup until smooth, then serve with an extra drizzle of harissa and a sprinkle of toasted almonds.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cauliflower, vegetable stock, 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup cilantro and the next 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until cauliflower is tender, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with remaining almonds and cilantro and, if desired, additional harissa.

MOROCCAN HARISSA ROAST CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Tear open the New Mexico and guajillo chiles and discard the seeds and stems. (You may leave the seeds in if you prefer a spicy harissa.) Tear the chiles into large pieces and place them in a medium bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the chiles and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
• Put the coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet and cook, swirling often, over medium heat, until the seeds are fragrant and lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the spices to a blender and add the oil, garlic, lemon juice and 2 teaspoons kosher salt, then puree until smooth. Using tongs, add the chiles to the blender along with 1/2 cup of their soaking liquid (discard the rest) and puree until very smooth, about 2 minutes on high. Season the harissa with pepper and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 3/4 cup of the harissa until each floret is evenly coated. Spread the cauliflower onto a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with a little more vegetable oil. Roast, tossing halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and the harissa has begun to caramelize, about 40 minutes.
• Transfer the cauliflower to a serving platter and sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve with the remaining 1/4 cup harissa on the side for dipping.

MOROCCAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander and 2 tablespoons harissa paste for 2 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, broth and 2 oz. of the almonds. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• Blend soup with a stick blender, or in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to heat.
• Ladle into warm bowls and drizzle with remaining harissa and a sprinkle of remaining almonds.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, for about 5 minutes, until softened.
• Add the cauliflower and coriander and season with salt & pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until cauliflower is softened; about 15 minutes.
• Puree the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with the cornstarch. Whisk in the yogurt. Whisk the mixture into the soup and bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly until slightly thickened; 2 - 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in the chopped cilantro.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Cook over moderate heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the butter is fragrant and starting to turn brown, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle the cauliflower soup into individual soup bowls and drizzle the brown butter on top. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve immediately.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS" SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook Cauliettes, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, cinnamon and pepper for about 5 minutes or until well coated and Cauliettes start to soften. Stir in water; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until no liquid remains and Cauliettes are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Toss together cooled Cauliettes, chickpeas, red pepper, red onion, orange juice, apricots, almonds and 2 tbsp cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until chilled. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro, pomegranate seeds and mint.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER WITH SPICES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the ground and fresh coriander, onions and cauliflower florets, stir well and add the water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Take 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the cauliflower "stock" from the pan and stir into the flour to make a smooth paste, then add back to the cauliflower in the pan. Simmer for a few minutes, then season with ginger, cumin and lemon juice.
• Leave for 1 to 2 minutes for the flavours to develop, then serve warm or at room temperature. (Or see description for variation to make salad.).

MOROCCAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• See recipe

MOROCCAN BEEF & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Pull off the green leaves surrounding the cauliflower. Then cut the bottom off & break the cauliflower into large pieces. Rinse & then place in a bowl to be used later.
• Heat the olive oil in either a sauce pan or pressure cooker. Cook the beef in the oil until all the sides are brown.
• Add enough water in the pot to cover the beef. At this point put everything into the pot except the cauliflower and cover with a lid. If using a sauce pan simmer the beef for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you are using a pressure cooker, let the beef cook for 15 minutes (after the cooker begins to hiss).
• Dip the cauliflower into the sauce to cover all the sides. Once that is done leave it in the pot & recover with a lid. Simmer for another 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is done. If using a pressure cooker, cover & cook for additional 5-7 minutes (after the cooker begins to hiss).

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER "COUSCOUS" SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook Cauliettes, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, cinnamon and pepper for about 5 minutes or until well coated and Cauliettes start to soften. Stir in water; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until no liquid remains and Cauliettes are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Toss together cooled Cauliettes, chickpeas, red pepper, red onion, orange juice, apricots, almonds and 2 tbsp cilantro. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until chilled. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro, pomegranate seeds and mint.

WARM MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• First, make the tahini sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl, then set aside.
• Take the outer leaves off the cauliflower and discard, then cut the cauliflower into rough chunks. Put these in a food processor in two batches and blitz for a few secs until it looks like rice.
• Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and gently fry the spring onions, garlic and chilli for a couple of mins. Add the blitzed cauliflower and continue to cook gently for about 5 mins.
• Add the cumin, lemon zest and juice, toasted nuts and cranberries, and cook gently for a couple of mins. Take off the heat, mix through the pomegranate seeds and herbs, and serve with the tahini sauce on the side.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
• 2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander and 2 tablespoons harissa paste for 2 minutes.
• 3. Add the cauliflower, broth and 2 oz. of the almonds. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• 4. Blend soup with a stick blender, or in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to heat.
• 5. Ladle into warm bowls and drizzle with remaining harissa and a sprinkle of remaining almonds.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break the cauliflower into small florets; wash and drain. Mix the cauliflower with the spices and set aside. In a wide, deep skillet or Dutch oven, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat for just a few minutes. Add the cauliflower, preserved lemon, olives and water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until the cauliflower is just tender. Continue cooking, uncovered, to reduce the liquids to oil only.

MOROCCAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a roasting pan, mixing well. Bake for about ½ hour, stirring midway through.

MOROCCAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break the head of cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Steam (covered) for two to three minutes. Be careful not to overcook-you want the cauliflower to still be firm with a crisp-tender bite. Drain.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the water and then whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Add the garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to blend in smoothly.
• Transfer the cauliflower florets to the bowl. Toss (simply pick up the bowl and shake carefully) or stir gently until the cauliflower florets are evenly coated with batter.
• Heat about 1/4 inch/.5 cm of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Transfer some of the coated cauliflower florets to the hot oil; do not crowd.
• Cook for several minutes then turn over with spoons or forks to cook the other side, again for several minutes, until deep golden. Remove the cooked cauliflower with a slotted spoon to the paper-towel-lined pan to drain. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
• Serve the fried cauliflower as-is or with a dipping sauce, or with mayonnaise and lemon wedges on the side.