Nargisse Benkabbou's harissa-roasted cauliflower on turmeric yogurt recipe

Nargisse Benkabbou's harissa-roasted cauliflower on turmeric yogurt

Chef Nargisse Benkabbou shares her delicious roasted cauliflower recipe with us, featuring layers of Moroccan-inspired flavour and texture that make it a star side for Nargisse's spiced chicken dish – see below for recipe. Presented on a layer of turmeric yogurt, it's a feast for the eyes too – so easy, so impressive!

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  • Serves 6
  • Takes 35 mins
  • 224 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 40ml olive oil
  • 3 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1½ tbsp clear honey
  • 1½ tsp sweet paprika
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cauliflowers (720g), cut into 6 steaks or broken into florets
  • 80g pack pomegranate seeds​
  • 3 tbsp chopped nuts of your choice (pistachios, almonds, walnuts)

For the turmeric yogurt

  • 250g Greek yogurt
  • 15g fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • 15g fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric

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Each serving contains

Energy
935kJ 224.0kcal
11%
Fat
15g
medium21%
Saturates
4g
medium21%
Salt
0.5g
low9%
Sugars
12g
medium14%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 14.9gProtein 6.6gFibre 3.5g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. In a large bowl, combine the oil, harissa, honey, 4 tbsp water, the paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Add the caulifl ower and use your hands or two large spoons to mix, making sure that each piece is fully coated in the harissa mixture.
  2. Arrange the cauliflower in 1-2 baking tins lined with baking paper. Roast for 25-30 mins until tender and lightly charred.
  3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the turmeric yogurt ingredients with a pinch of salt.
  4. Spread the yogurt onto a serving dish and top with the roasted cauliflower. Scatter with the pomegranate seeds and nuts.

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