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 6–7 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
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet.
- Make the spice blend: Combine the spices for the blend and set aside.
- Roast the cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with oil, spice blend, salt, and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté shallots, ginger, and garlic. Add lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and stock. Simmer until lentils are soft.
- Blend the sauce: Season and blend the sauce until smooth.
- 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