Mediterranean Whole-Roasted Cauliflower

Mediterranean Whole-Roasted Cauliflower

#Gluten Free #Veggie

🥘 Ingredients

  • cauliflower
    1 unit
  • chickpeas
    15 oz
  • coriander
    ½ tsp
  • cumin
    1 tsp
  • dill
    2 tbsp
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • orange
    1 unit
  • pepitas
    2 tbsp
  • pepper
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • yogurt
    ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • paring knife
  • small bowl
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Strip and discard leaves from cauliflower , then trim stem so it sits flat. Drizzle crown with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt , pepper , and ½ tsp cumin . Roast on a baking sheet for ⏱️ 40 minutes , until tender and golden brown.
    cauliflower: 1 unit, olive oil: 3 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, pepper: ½ tsp, cumin: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, drain and rinse chickpeas , then pat dry with paper towel. Toss in a small bowl with ½ tsp coriander , 1 tbsp olive oil, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet with cauliflower and roast for ⏱️ 15 minutes , until crispy.
    chickpeas: 15 oz, coriander: ½ tsp
  3. 3
    Use a paring knife to remove and discard peel and white pith from orange , cutting carefully around the flesh. Working over a small bowl , hold the peeled orange in one hand and cut between membranes to remove each segment. Squeeze remaining core over bowl to collect juice. Reserve juice and segments separately.
    orange: 1 unit
  4. 4
    Finely chop dill . Combine half the chopped dill, ½ cup yogurt , and ½ tsp cumin with the orange juice. Season with salt and pepper.
    dill: 2 tbsp, yogurt: ½ cup
  5. 5
    When cauliflower is golden brown, cut into quarters and plate on a bed of roasted chickpeas and orange segments. Drizzle dilled yogurt over top and garnish with remaining dill and pepitas . Enjoy!
    pepitas: 2 tbsp