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Turmeric Cauliflower and Creamy Avocado-Yogurt Sauce


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the turmeric, salt, and olive oil. Add the cauliflower slices and toss until well coated.
  3. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the cauliflower.
  4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender and the tomatoes are blistered.
  5. 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.
  6. 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