Cauliflower In Cinnamon Tomato Sauce

Name: Cauliflower In Cinnamon Tomato Sauce
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)

Carly Goldsmith|Sept. 13, 2013 9:17 am EST

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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

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

Steam cauliflower florets until slightly underdone (they will cook more in the oven). Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
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.
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.