Cauliflower is a vegetable which can be used in interesting ways. It makes a perfect replacement for potatoes and can even be a meal on its own. This dish has a tantalising spicy taste, served with a salad it can definitely be a meal on its own.
Not only does this dish taste fantastic but when you look at the health benefits of this wonderful vegetable you will realise that the health benefits of cauliflower are so good that it is to hard to ignore.
Here is a list of some of the benefits:
- Good for heart health
- It is anti-inflammatory
- It is rich in vitamins and minerals
- Boost brain health
- Helps keep the digestive system healthy
- Helps detoxify
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons chile powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 400° and lightly grease a small baking sheet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Trim the base of the cauliflower to remove any green leaves and the woody stem.
- In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the lime zest and juice, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper.
- Dunk the cauliflower into the bowl and use a brush or your hands to smear the marinade evenly over its surface. (Excess marinade can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days and used with meat, fish or other veggies.)
- Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the surface is dry and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. The marinade will make a crust on the surface of the cauliflower.
- Let the cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving alongside a big green salad.
Enjoy!
This recipe makes 6 standard servings.
Time from start to finish – 1 hour
Recipe by Christina Perera
