Moroccan Cauliflower Beef Bowls

Moroccan Cauliflower Beef Bowls

Our fall cauliflower is finally here, and I couldn’t resist kicking off the season with a recipe that really shows it off. This bowl is all about cozy Moroccan-inspired flavors with a little sweet-and-savory twist. The cauliflower gets roasted in tomato paste, spices, and olive oil, then tossed with chewy dates and fresh parsley. The beef cooks up simply with warm spices and gets piled on top. A dollop of lemony yogurt, some crunchy cucumber, and a sprinkle of toasty nuts finish it off. It’s delicious on its own, but I love it even more with a side of white rice.

Enjoy!

 

Moroccan Cauliflower & Beef Bowl

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the cauliflower

  • 1 medium size head of cauliflower, cut into small florets, about 5 cups worth
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley


Ground Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • fresh lemon for serving
  • 1/4 cup toasted cashews, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Toss the cauliflower with the oil, tomato paste and spices. Place on a baking sheet or two and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking. Remove from the oven and while the cauliflower is still hot add the chopped dates and parsley and stir everything together.
  2. Meanwhile heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, spices and salt. Cook, breaking up the meat a bit until cooked through and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
  3. Divide the ground beef between four bowls and top with the cauliflower mixture. Top each bowl with sliced cucumber and drizzle/dollop with the yogurt and squeeze some fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with nuts and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

Notes

Use this recipe as a guide and adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.

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