Makloubeh – Cauliflower

Makloubeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that translates to ‘upside-down’ in Arabic, referring to the way it is served by flipping the pot onto a serving plate.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Makloubeh – Cauliflower

Cooking Method: Boiling, Layering Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, One-Pot Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Cauliflower
• 2 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 medium Eggplant
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 4 clove Garlic
• 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Pine Nuts
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets.
3. Slice the eggplant and onion.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5. Add the sliced eggplant and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.
6. In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
7. Add the garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground turmeric. Stir for 1 minute.
8. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir well to coat the rice with the spices.
9. Add the cauliflower florets and sliced tomatoes.
10. Pour enough water to cover the ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper.
11. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the cauliflower is tender.
12. Invert the pot onto a serving plate and let it rest for 10 minutes.
13. Garnish with pine nuts and fresh parsley.
14. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.