RED CAULIFLOWER

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Cauliflower the Mexican way, a very pretty dish and delicious too. evolved from Mexican the healthy way.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion
1 lime
1 medium cauliflower
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
4 fresh jalepino bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (or 4 fresh serrano chillies,seeded and finely chopped)
1/4 teaspoon caster sugar
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
salt
chopped fresh flat leaf parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Chop the onion very finely and place in a bowl.
  • With a zester peel away the zest of the lime in thin strips.
  • Add to the chopped onion.
  • Cut the lime in half and add the juice from both halves to the onions and lime zest mixture.
  • Set aside so that the lime juice can soften the onion.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets.
  • Tip the tomatoes into a pan and add the peppers (or chillies) and sugar.
  • Heat gently.
  • Meanwhile, place the cauliflower in a pan of boiling water and cook gently for 5 to 8 minutes until tender crisp.
  • Add the onions to the tomato salsa and salt to taste, stir in and heat through, then spoon about a third of the salsa into a serving dish.
  • Arrange the drained cauliflower florets on top of the salsa and spoon the remaining salsa on top.
  • Sprinkle with the feta, which should soften a little on contact.
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped fresh flat leaved parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 202.7, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 5.5

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