Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Cauliflower

  Raw

  100g

• Saffron

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 0.3g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Turmeric

  Spices, ground

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Bay

  Castella

  200g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 cloves, minced or 3g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  2 tbsp or 27g

• Feta cheese

  5 oz or 142g

• Greek yogurt

  Plain, whole fat

  ½ cup or 120g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 cloves, minced or 3g

• Lemons

  Raw, without peel

  1 fruit, small or 58g

• Lemon juice

  Raw

  2 tsp or 10g

• Pepper

  Spices, white

  ½ tsp, ground or 1g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Pomegranate juice

  Bottled

  2 tbsp or 31g

• Maple syrups

  2 tbsp or 40g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Pomegranates

  Raw

  1 pomegranate or 282g

• Mint

  Freshdirect

  100g

Directions

1. Prepare the oven and baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Bloom the saffron: Grind a 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads (about 10 threads) in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. This should yield about an 1/8 to a 1/4 teaspoon of ground saffron. Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground saffron to 3 tablespoons of water. Set aside until ready to use.
3. Trim the cauliflower: Take the cauliflower, remove the larger tougher leaves, and trim the stalk a little. You still want the cauliflower to remain whole.
4. Boil the cauliflower: Fill a saucepan, large enough for the cauliflower to fit in it and be fully submerged, with water. Add kosher salt, turmeric, bloomed saffron, bay leaves and chopped garlic. Bring the cooking liquid to a low boil over medium high heat. Slowly and carefully lower the cauliflower top side down into the saucepan. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, depending upon the size of the cauliflower.
5. Make the feta and yogurt sauce: While the cauliflower cooks, combine the feta, Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, in a food processor and blend. While the processor is running, drizzle the olive oil through the top opening, until whipped to a smooth texture. Set aside until ready to serve. Depending on the size of your cauliflower, You may have some leftover sauce for dips to use later in the week.
6. Make the pomegranate dressing: Take a small bowl and make the dressing by stirring together the pomegranate molasses, maple syrup and olive oil until fully incorporated. Set aside until ready to serve.
7. Drain the cauliflower and roast: Once the cauliflower is tender enough to insert a knife in the stem without resistance use a large, slotted spoon or a large fork and tongs to remove it from the pot. Set it in a colander to drain well. Place the cauliflower stem-side down on a foil-lined baking tray. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cauliflower and roast in the oven for approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
8. Assemble the dish: Once the cauliflower has cooked through and has charred a little on top, remove from the oven and assemble the final dish. Spread the feta and yogurt sauce on a serving dish. Place the whole roasted cauliflower on top of the feta and yogurt sauce.
9. Garnish and serve: Drizzle with the pomegranate dressing and a little more extra virgin olive oil if you wish. Scatter pomegranate seeds and freshly chopped mint before serving.
10. Source: www.themediterraneandish.com/whole-roasted-cauliflower-with-lemony-whipped-feta/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_klaviyo_id=01FXMS60R2DFV90NXY8DYXDKXH&_kx=P48XoJRlpAXPa9bqvolABt82mqvYeMz1ocSdTUn0mrler0765YRgjxBRmbviemw1.RMuL9Q#wprm-recipe-container-60299

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