Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower with Smoky Puy Lentils

Roasting the cauliflower with spices and a little oil helps give it a really delicious charred flavour that you don’t get from other cooking methods. ...Roasting the cauliflower with spices and a little oil helps give it a really delicious charred flavour that you don’t get from other cooking methods. Using pre-cooked lentils helps to speed up the cooking time and keep this dish super easy to make. Lentils are also a great source of plant based protein, fibre and count to one of your 5-a-day. Read more Roasting the cauliflower with spices and a little oil helps give it a really delicious charred flavour that you don’t get from other cooking methods. Using pre-cooked lentils helps to speed up the cooking time and keep this dish super easy to make. Lentils are also a great source of plant based protein, fibre and count to one of your 5-a-day. Roasting the cauliflower with spices and a little oil helps give it a really delicious charred flavour that you don’t get from other cooking methods. Using pre-cooked lentils helps to speed up the cooking time and keep this dish super easy to make. Lentils are also a great source of plant based protein, fibre and count to one of your 5-a-day.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Ingredients
Serves 2
cauliflower
chopped medium
smoked paprika
red chilli flakes
or to taste
For the lentils
red onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
sliced
smoked paprika
red chilli flakes
puy lentils (cooked)
drained, or use a packet of lentils
To serve
coriander
Swaps: basil, mint, parsley

Ingredients

Serves 2
cauliflower
chopped medium
smoked paprika
red chilli flakes
or to taste
For the lentils
red onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
sliced
smoked paprika
red chilli flakes
puy lentils (cooked)
drained, or use a packet of lentils
To serve
coriander
Swaps: basil, mint, parsley

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

2

Put the cauliflower florets onto a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle over the spices and a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Roast in the oven for 15-17 mins until tender and golden brown.

3

To make the lentils, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook for 5 minutes, until softened.

4

Add the spices, stir to coat, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

5

Add the tomatoes and lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until darkened and reduced. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6

Top the lentil mixture with the cauliflower and serve with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

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