Whole spice-roasted cauliflower with pomegranate
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 lemon zest
- 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)
Kilojoules 630kJ
Calories 150cal
Protein 6g
Total fat 10g
–Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrates 10g
–Sugars 6g
Dietary fibre 5g
Sodium 110mg
Calcium 80mg
Iron 1.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
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