Kounoupithi Baked Cauliflower With Feta And Tomato Sauce Recipes

KOUNOUPITHI (BAKED CAULIFLOWER WITH FETA AND TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a saute pan, gently cook the garlic and onion in half of the olive oil until soft. Add the tomatoes, herbs, spice and seasonings. Cover pan and simmer 5 minutes.
• Cut up the cauliflower into florets and stir into the tomato sauce mixture. Cover pan and cook another 10 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture into a shallow, ovenproof dish, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice.
• Grate the feta cheese on the top and garnish with black pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER IN TOMATO SAUCE (KOUNOUPITHI YAHINI)

Steps:

• Heat the oil and fry the onions until they are golden brown, add the garlic and stir well.
• Combine the tomato juice with the water and add to the pan with the salt, pepper and parsley. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
• Add the cauliflower flowerets cook until tender. Remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon and serve hot.
• Serve sauce separately, thickened with cream if you like.

CAULIFLOWER BAKED WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a heavy based fry pan and saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
• Add the tomatoes, cinnamon and oregano and season with the salt and pepper.
• Stir then simmer covered for 5 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
• Add cauliflower to the tomato mixture, cover and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is just tender.
• Remove from heat.
• Transfer mixture to a large shallow dish and drizzle over the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil.
• Sprinkle over the lemon juice and crumbled feta.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until the cauli is soft and cheese has melted.