SPANISH-STYLE FLAVORED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHORIZO AND ALMONDS
A vibrant Spanish-inspired cauliflower dish sautéed with spicy chorizo, aromatic spices, toasted almonds, and a splash of lemon juice. Rich, smoky, and flavorful—perfect for a warm, hearty meal.
⏲️ Prep Time: 15 min
🍳 Cook Time: 20 min
🍽️ Yields: 2 servings
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower (about 400 g), broken into florets and sliced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 50 g spicy chorizo, diced
- 30 g almonds, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A few sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Slice cauliflower florets into smaller pieces for quicker sautéing. Any broken pieces are fine—they caramelize beautifully in the pan.
- In a wide pan or skillet, cook chorizo over low heat until it releases its fat. If needed, add a little oil to cover the pan bottom. Remove chorizo and set aside.
- In the same fat, add chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cauliflower, season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat with chorizo fat (cauliflower will turn slightly pink). Add 1 tablespoon water, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Remove lid and add butter, crushed garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well. Cover and cook another 5 minutes.
- If cauliflower is too steamed and pale, increase heat and sauté a few minutes uncovered until edges lightly brown.
- Toast chopped almonds in a dry pan until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in toasted almonds, cooked chorizo, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
- Use quality spicy chorizo for authentic flavor.
- Adjust cooking time for desired cauliflower tenderness and browning.
- Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning and preserve crunch.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, balancing smoky and rich flavors.
🎉 Perfect For
- Spanish-inspired meals and tapas
- Hearty vegetarian meals with optional protein addition
- Flavorful side dishes or light mains
- Family dinners and casual entertaining
📝 Final Thoughts
This Spanish-style cauliflower combines smoky chorizo, aromatic spices, and crunchy almonds for a colorful, satisfying dish. It’s simple to make yet impressively flavorful—a true taste of Spain in your kitchen.