Cauliflower with a Garlic Red Bell Pepper sauce

It's cauliflower time! I usually stick to traditional Indian flavors when I cook cauliflower, but I decided to change things up a bit. Instead of tomatoes I used red bell peppers and swapped out red chili powder with crushed red pepper flakes. I played around with the flavors some more and threw in some Italian breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. The results were delicious! Check out the recipe below!

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 cup onion, diced

• 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the cauliflower florets. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook the cauliflower for 10-15 minutes to soften.

2. While the cauliflower is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, sauté for 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sauté for another 5 minutes.

3. Transfer the sautéed garlic, onion and red bell pepper into a blender and puree until smooth.

4. Add the puree and the red pepper flakes to the cauliflower and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Stir in the breadcrumbs and sesame seeds, cook for another 2 minutes.

6. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.