Sweet & Spicy cauliflower with Pesto

 A recipe that takes humble cauliflower to the next level !

Oven-roasted cauliflower in an irresistible sweet and spicy sauce on a bed of creamy pesto makes for a unique recipe

The crunchy almond toppings make for the perfect ending to this rich texture dish

So here’s the recipe:

1. Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients :

• 2 cups blanched cauliflower florets
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp schezwan sauce
• salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp mixed herbs
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes

Method:

• Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celcius for 10 minutes
• In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients.
• Add cauliflower florets at the end and mix well together
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the marinated cauliflower
• Roast for 10–15 minutes at 180 degrees Celcius, then flip the florets and roast for another 8–10 minutes

2. Spring Onion Pesto

Ingredients:

• 14–16 chopped spring onion leaves (green parts only )
• 1 cup coriander
• 4–5 cloves of garlic
• 8–10pieces of walnuts
• 3 tbsp oil
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water for easy grinding

Method :

In a food processor, grind all the ingredients, until it forms a smooth paste

3. Assembling the roasted cauliflower and Pesto

Ingredients :

• Prepared Roasted Cauliflower
• Spring onion Pesto
• 6–8 slices of roasted almonds

Method :

• Apply pesto on a plate
• Place roasted cauliflower on top of the pesto
• Top with roasted almonds

Serve Immediately

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