Cauliflower Moussaka
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Greeks prepare moussaka completely differently, so Turkish-style cauliflower moussaka isn’t very similar to classic Greek moussaka. Still, it turns out no less delicious—a dish in the “family dinner” category; you need to make a large batch of portions at once so you can feed at least 5–6 people. On a festive table, I think such a dish wouldn’t look too successful, but for a family dinner, it’s just the thing.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add finely chopped onion and garlic.
- 2
Step 2
When the onion becomes translucent, add the ground meat and sauté over high heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring.
- 3
Step 3
Then add the tomato paste, stir, and reduce the heat.
- 4
Step 4
Add the vegetables to the pot — bell pepper cut into strips, tomatoes diced, spices, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix very well.
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Step 5
Bring all of this to a boil, then add the cauliflower, separated into florets, to the pot.
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Step 6
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for approximately 1 hour. Serve hot :)