minniet's Recipe

Whole Cauliflower Braised in Tomato Sauce

Category: Recipes

1 head cauliflower, large outside leaves removed
1 25-ounce jar paleo-friendly roasted garlic tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley stalks
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
Freshly ground pepper
4 anchovy filets, drained and chopped
1 handful pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

(1) Place whole head of cauliflower in a large pot. It should fit comfortably, with 1 to 2 inches of room left on all sides.

(2) Pour in tomato sauce, then add parsley stalks, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and freshly ground pepper. Bring to sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

(3) Stir in anchovies, olives, and red-wine vinegar, then bring to a low boil.

(4) Gently push whole head of cauliflower down into the sauce. (Sauce should come halfway up the sides of the cauliflower). Drizzle with olive oil and cover.

(5) Let cook over low heat for 45 minutes. To serve, garnish with chopped parsley.