Cauliflower In Cinnamon Tomato Sauce

Cauliflower In Cinnamon Tomato Sauce
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This vegetarian dish incorporates cinnamon into a savory meal, combining it with curry powder and tomatoes to make a unique sauce for cauliflower. Serve it over rice for a heartier meal or as a side for just about any protein. Click here to see 9 Cinnamon Recipes
Servings
4
servings
Cinnamon Cauliflower
Ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower, stemmed and broken into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into large pieces
  • one 28-ounce can crushed whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyère cheese (optional)
Directions
  1. Steam cauliflower florets until slightly underdone (they will cook more in the oven). Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large, deep pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook unti fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Add honey, cinnamon, curry powder, and salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add cauliflower to baking dish and top with tomato mixture. If using, top with cheese. Bake in oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.