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wer in Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils Recipe

wer in Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils Recipe


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This flavorful recipe combines spice-roasted cauliflower with a creamy coconut tomato sauce and hearty lentils for a satisfying and nutritious meal.


Ingredients

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Spice Blend:

  • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground chillies
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds

Cauliflower:

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 67 cups florets)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • Remaining spice blend

Coconut Tomato Sauce:

  • 1 large shallot, finely diced (about ½ cup)
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • ½ cup split red lentils
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes (from a can)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Handful chopped cilantro, for serving
  • Nigella seeds, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet.
  2. Make the spice blend: Combine the spices for the blend and set aside.
  3. Roast the cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with oil, spice blend, salt, and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Sauté shallots, ginger, and garlic. Add lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and stock. Simmer until lentils are soft.
  5. Blend the sauce: Season and blend the sauce until smooth.
  6. Combine and serve: Add cauliflower to the sauce, heat through, and serve garnished with cilantro, nigella seeds, lime zest, and juice.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of ground chillies.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Cauliflower, Coconut Tomato Sauce, Lentils, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Spices