Minced Cauliflower Recipe

Minced Cauliflower
In a Nutshell:

Ingredients:

For: 4 People
Prep: 15 Min
Cook: 20 Min
Ingredients for Food:
Cauliflower (Small-sized) 1   Qty
Ground Beef (Medium Fat) 250   Grams
Dry Onion (Medium size) 1   Qty
Butter (Or Oil) 125   Grams
Tomato Paste 1   Rounded Tbsp
Hot Pepper Sauce 1   Rounded Tbsp
Salt 1   Tsp
Grain Black Pepper (Ground) 1   Tsp
Cumin 1   Tsp
Ingredients for Sauce:
Garlic Yogurt Sauce 200   Grams
Butter 1   Tbsp
Chili Pepper 1   Tsp (large)

Steps:

  1. Clean the cauliflower from the root, cut into small florets and wash. Peel the onion and chop it into cubes.
  2. Take butter and oil in a deep pan and fry the onions on medium heat until they turn pink. Add the tomato paste and fry together for a couple of turns. Add the minced meat and fry it so that there are no lumps.
  3. Add the cauliflower to the roasted mortar and fry for 1-2 minutes with the mortar. Add salt, pepper and cumin at this stage. Finally, add enough boiling water to cover the food by two fingers, put it on low heat, close the lid. (If you don't like the smell of cauliflower, you can add a couple of dried bay leaves)
  4. When the cauliflower softens slightly, remove it from the fire before it disperses too much. Take the bay leaves from the dish and let them rest for 5-6 minutes without opening the lid.
  5. For the topping, heat the butter in a sauce pan, add paprika and remove when it foams. At the presentation stage, first drizzle garlic yoghurt over your meal and garnish with red butter sauce and serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

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Benefits of Ingredients in Minced Cauliflower

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  • Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable rich in vitamins C, K, B6, and folate. Potent antioxidants like sulforaphane help reduce cellular damage and prevent inflammation. Its high fiber content supports digestive health, while choline is crucial for brain functions. Thanks to its dense texture, it can be roasted, pureed, or added to soups. It pairs wonderfully with ingredients like cheese, cream, garlic, turmeric, and lemon.
  • Ground Beef: Ground beef is essential for muscle development and repair due to its high biological value protein. Its rich B12 content supports nervous system health, while being a good source of iron and zinc strengthens the immune system and aids oxygen transport. It pairs perfectly with carbohydrates like rice, pasta, potatoes, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and garlic, adding flavor to numerous dishes.
  • Dry Onion: Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
  • Butter: Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.

  • Tomato Paste: Tomato Paste is a concentrated source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant whose bioavailability increases when heated. This property supports heart health and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer. It also contains Vitamin K and potassium. Its absorption is enhanced when consumed with olive oil. It pairs perfectly with onions, garlic, red meat, and legumes, adding depth and umami to dishes.
  • Hot Pepper Sauce: Hot Pepper Paste is an intense flavor derived from ripe hot peppers. Thanks to its capsaicin content, it accelerates metabolism and offers mild pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory potential. Rich in antioxidants like Vitamins C and A, it supports the immune system. It pairs wonderfully with red meat, chicken, legume dishes, and soups, adding a characteristic heat and deep aroma to recipes.
  • Salt: Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
  • Grain Black Pepper: Whole black peppercorns, thanks to their main component piperine, enhance the bioavailability of nutrients (e.g., curcumin) and aid digestion, acting as a potent antioxidant. They are also known for their anti-inflammatory effects and may help boost metabolism. They achieve unique flavor harmony with various dishes, including red meat, poultry, fish, vegetable meals, soups, salads, and even some fruit platters. A versatile spice in the kitchen.
  • Cumin: Cumin is a powerful spice that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and stimulates digestive enzymes. Rich in iron, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It pairs excellently with legumes (lentils, chickpeas), red and white meats, vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces. Combined with coriander, turmeric, and chili, it creates deep flavors in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
  • Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Garlic Yogurt is a blend of fermented yogurt with the pungent aroma of garlic. It supports digestion, is rich in probiotics and antioxidants. Its garlic content helps boost immunity and may positively affect heart health. It often adds flavor alongside kebabs, dolmas, fried vegetables, and rice dishes. It's excellent as a meze or sauce.
  • Chili Pepper: Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.

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