Whole spice-roasted cauliflower with pomegranate
Roasting cauliflower enhances its flavour and with the added spices, tahini and pomegranate seeds, it makes for a tasty summer side that is a great source of dietary fibre as well as being dairy and gluten-free too.
Serves: 6 (as a side)
Time to make: 1 hr 15 mins
Hands-on time: 15 mins
Total cost: $12.60 / $2.10 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 large whole cauliflower, outer leaves trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup reduced-salt gluten-free chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free tahini
- 2 teaspoons zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Trim the cauliflower base so it sits flat. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross into the base. Place cauliflower in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
2 Rub cauliflower with chilli, fennel seeds and pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice. Pour stock into the dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3 Remove the foil and bake for a further 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a skewer. Place on a serving dish. Drizzle the cauliflower with tahini and sprinkle with rind, pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Variations
Make it vegan: Use a vegan stock, such as Massel.
HFG tip
NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 150cal
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Kilojoules 630kJ
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Protein 6g
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Total fat 10g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 10g
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–Sugars 6g
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Dietary fibre 5g
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Sodium 110mg
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Calcium 80mg
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Iron 1.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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