CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES (GREECE)

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This unusual cauliflower recipe comes from the 1995 cookbook Greek Cooking. Green olives can be substituted for the black ones, if desired.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cauliflower, large
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup water
1/2 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
3 ounces black olives
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Trim leaves from cauliflower & remove the core, then cut into medium, even-sized pieces.
  • In a large skillet heat oil & saute cauliflower 1-2 minutes, then remove cauliflower.
  • To the skillet add onion & cook to soften.
  • Add water & lemon juice to skillet, then bring to boil.
  • Return cauliflower to skillet & cook until tender.
  • Remove cauliflower to serving dish, then add tomato paste to liquid in the skillet, boiling to reduce.
  • Pit olives, then chop them roughly & add to the skillet.
  • Pour heated sauce over cauliflower & sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 365.6, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 4

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