Description
This turmeric cauliflower dish features roasted cauliflower steaks served with a creamy avocado-yogurt sauce, making for a bright and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole head cauliflower, cut into thick steaks / slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Avocado-Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeño, seeded (leave seeds in for more heat)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 2-4 tbsp cold water (to thin to a drizzleable consistency)
To Serve:
- 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the turmeric, salt, and olive oil. Add the cauliflower slices and toss until well coated.
- Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the cauliflower.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender and the tomatoes are blistered.
- While the cauliflower roasts, make the avocado-yogurt sauce: place the avocado, yogurt, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth. Add cold water a tablespoon at a time to reach a pourable, drizzleable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon a generous pool of avocado-yogurt sauce onto each plate. Top with the roasted cauliflower and tomatoes. Scatter with crumbled feta, pistachios, and cilantro.
Notes
If you want to bulk this into a full meal, spoon everything over a cup of cooked barley, quinoa, or freekeh — there will be plenty of sauce. Omit the jalapeño or remove the seeds for a milder sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg