GARAM MASALA CAULIFLOWER SKILLET
This garam masala cauliflower skillet is an easy and quick 30-minute meal packed with spices. The garam masala skillet has so much flavor you won’t believe it comes together so effortlessly. Garam masala is a popular spice blend originated from South Asia typically consisting of a mix of peppercorns, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, mace, cardamom, cumin, and coriander. It is one of the few spice blends that I carry on board our RV because it is so unique and I love the savory/sweet combo.
The cauliflower and snow peas pair up perfectly with the seasoned ground beef. The vegetables are seasoned with cumin and cayenne chili powder, which complements the garam masala and contrasts well with the heat from the cayenne. If you wanted to bulk up this dish, even more, I recommend adding lentils to the vegetable mix. The lentils will add even more carbs, protein, and fiber.
You could simplify this dish even more on food prep day by making only the beef portion of the dish. In my experience, clients struggle the most with having enough protein in their diet. I like to provide recipes that focus on flavorful protein options. This then allows you to pair your own carbs and veggies with it. This would be a great recipe to take the protein mix and double or triple up the batch and eat throughout the week in various ways.
With any food prep recipe, consider doubling or tripling the batch. Especially if you are sharing with family members in your household. One pound of meat doesn’t go very far! It takes the same amount of time to cook one pound of meat mixture as it does three pounds…get more meals for your time! One of my personal favorites that I bulk prep on a nearly weekly basis is my beef taco seasoning. It is so good with scrambled eggs, on a salad, as a taco, in a lettuce wrap, or in a fajita bowl.
For another exciting curry dish try out my lamb kheema curry.
Garam Masala Cauliflower Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbl 45 grams tomato paste
- 4 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp dried garlic powder
- 1 tbl ghee
- One head 14 ounces of cauliflower cut into bite size pieces
- ¼ cup water divided
- ¾ tsp dried cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp dried cayenne powder
- 4 ½ ounces snow peas
- lime wedges optional for garnish
- cilantro leaves optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large 12” nonstick skillet over medium/high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the spices and the tomato paste and combine well into the beef. Cook for another few minutes then transfer to a dish, cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan, add the ghee and the cauliflower. Coat the cauliflower in the ghee, add 1/8 cup of water, and put a lid on to cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the snow peas and the seasoning and mix until well combined. Cook for another few minutes to cook the snow peas. Add the final 1/8 cup of water if needed to help steam cook.
- Serve the beef alongside of or on top of the vegetable mixture. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedge.
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