Cauliflower and Za'atar - A tasty side dish

Say good-bye to boring and spice up your cauliflower with Za'atar- Enjoy this easy deliciously spiced combination of interesting flavors.

Vegetables are an important part of our diets, and I eat a variety of vegetables everyday to help provide my body with nutrients and help it detox from unavoidable exposure to toxins in food, in the air, in our homes. After a while I need to make the vegetables more interesting.

Here is what I did to spice up and perk up a bland head of cauliflower. (I do love bland cauliflower).

 

Imagine some snowy white cauliflower florets cooked with freshly grated ginger and half moon sliced onions, seasoned with freshly squeezed lime juice, turmeric, and za'atar. Then before serving I smother the side dish in freshly chopped scallions.The combination of spices creates a highly interesting and tasty side dish that is easy to make and provides lots of healthy nutrients. 

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, and contains lots of protective anti-oxidants.

Fresh Ginger is also anti-inflammatory, soothing to the stomach, and loaded with vitamins. 

Turmeric  is also a great anti-inflammatory. 

Lime juice (although acidic) once it hits the system, becomes alkalizing. 

Ingredients:

Olive oil or olive oil spray

2 cups of onions, sliced in half moons

2 teaspoons of grated ginger

1/2 cup of vegetable broth, divided

1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets

 or 1 large bag of frozen cauliflower florets

1/4 cup of lime juice 

1/8 teaspoon of ground turmeric (or a couple of shakes)

1 teaspoon of za'atar 

1/2 cup of sliced green onion

Directions:  

Coat or spray the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes stirring. Add freshly grated ginger, stir and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes adding 1/4 cup of broth if needed to prevent sticking. Add cauliflower (fresh or frozen), lime juice, 1/4 cup broth, and turmeric. Toss well and continue cooking on a low flame covered until cauliflower is soft (about 5 minutes). 

Remove from skillet and pour into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with za'atar and serve and enjoy.