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        Greek Cauliflower

        Greek Cauliflower

        Greek Cauliflower

        This is the classic way Greeks cook cauliflower which we call kounoupithi. Surprisingly this is a comfort food for many of us. Yes, imagine that, cauliflower a comfort food. But we associate  it with winter, it is a dish traditionally made in the cool months as this is when cauliflower is available. The “tomato” that is used is actually tomato paste. This is because, as tomatoes are not in season in the winter, many “winter” traditional recipes use tomato paste which was a way to preserve tomatoes.
        This is basically a lathero, in other words vegetables cooked in olive oil and some form of tomato. It may be called kounoupithi yiahni or kounoupithi kokkinisto or kounoupithi kapama. One thing that is important to note is that as with all lathera, you cook the vegetables until they are only left with their olive oil, it should not be watery.
        It really is a humble dish that was consumed regularly during the winter months along with feta cheese and bread. In terms of its nutritional value, it offers so much. First of all those cancer fighting antioxidants and fiber in the cauliflower, the lycopene from the tomato and the olive oil providing the good fats and its own antioxidants. And since it is consumed as a main course, you really are able to fulfill a large amount of your daily vegetable needs with this dish. Imagine one large cauliflower head is enough for about 2-3 people.
        And this is the beauty of these cooked dishes, the fact that you can actually eat a half cauliflower head in one meal, as opposed to trying to eating 2-3 tiny raw cauliflower florets dipped in ranch dressing…

        Traditional Greek Cauliflower Recipe

        INGREDIENTS

        1 large cauliflower head washed and separated in medium size florets
        ½ – ¾ cup olive oil
        1 potato cut into small pieces
        2 tablespoons tomato paste
        3 allspice berries
        1 stick cinnamon
        3 clove buds
        salt/pepper

         

        DIRECTIONS

        1. In a large pot, or deep pan heat the olive oil, add the cauliflower, potatoes, and spices, pepper and sauté, browning the cauliflower a bit.
        2. Add the tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt, swirl it around heating it as well.
        3. Add some hot water until cauliflower is about half way covered (you can always add more later if needed). Stir gently.
        4. Lower heat, assemble cauliflower so that that stems face down. Cover pot and let it simmer for about 30-50 minutes (check that the cauliflower is very soft, but not falling apart, also the sauce should not be watery).
        5. Serve warm or at room temperature, spoon some sauce on top and some feta cheese.

        Photo and Recipe courtesy of olivetomato.com
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