Quinoa Yoghurt Crusted Cauliflower

One of the magical things about cooking is mixing flavours and discovering new recipes… Like this one, shared originally by @taste_team. We’re sure you’ll love it! Enjoy this crazy delicious recipe, and let us know what you think!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 whole cauliflower (800g), leaves removed, stem trimmed

• 1/2 cup (140g) Tamar Valley Dairy Greek Style Yoghurt

• 2 tbsp tahini

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp crushed garlic

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1 cup (200g) quinoa, rinsed, drained

• 1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted

• 1/2 bunch coriander, chopped

• 1/2 cup (80g) pomegranate seeds

• Toasted pine nuts, extra, to serve

• Coriander leaves to serve

• Pomegranate seeds, extra, to serve

PREPARATION:

• Preheat oven to 210°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

• Place the cauliflower in a large saucepan.

• Add enough water to cover.

• Place over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.

• Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini and maple syrup in a jug.

• Season with salt.

• Reserve one-third of the yogurt mixture in a bowl for serving.

• Add garlic, turmeric, paprika and cumin to the remaining yogurt mixture. Combine.

• Remove cauliflower from the pan and refresh under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Place on the lined tray. Use a pastry brush to brush the yogurt mixture over the cauliflower. Bake for 25-30 mins or until the cauliflower is tender and a golden crust forms.

• Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in a large saucepan of boiling water for 12 mins or until tender. Drain well. Set aside, occasionally stirring to cool down.

• Place quinoa, pine nuts, chopped coriander and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Season. Stir to combine. Transfer quinoa mixture to a shallow serving bowl. Top with cauliflower.

• Stir 2 tbs of water into the reserved yogurt mixture. Spoon over the cauliflower and sprinkle with extra pine nuts, coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds. Cut the cauliflower into wedges to serve.

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