Cauliflower & Chickpea Stew with Olive, Raisin and Cilantro Gremolata
This is a fabulous dish to impress your vegetarian friends. I made this Moroccan style stew with delicious quinoa. I also topped the goodness with a mixture of green olives, raisins and cilantro.
- 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds, crushed
- 1 cookie sheet, lined with aluminum foil
Preheat oven to broil.
Place the cauliflower florets onto the cookie sheet. Add the oil, salt and cumin. Mix well and roast for 30 minutes till the florets are golden brown. Keep aside.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt
- 2 cans chickpeas, washed and drained
Heat a large saucepan with olive oil. Add the onion and garlic. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and sauté for a minute. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Add the flour and sauté for a minute. Add the chicken broth and chickpeas. Bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Check for seasonings and add salt as necessary. Garnish with gremolata and serve with quinoa.
Olive Gremolata
- ½ cup green olive (I used the ones that are stuffed with garlic), chopped
- ¼ cup golden raisin, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Mix the olives, raisins and cilantro in a small bowl. Sprinkle on the stew and serve.
