Greek Braised Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 lemon, the juice
• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into medium sized florets. Keep the tender leaves and stems, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup (120g) celery, thinly sliced hearts and tender leaves
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 2 fresh tomatoes, grated or 1 cup (250ml) passata or 1 can good quality diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (250ml) water or unsalted vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste, dissolved in the water
• ½ cup (120ml) olive oil