friday has arrived – YEAH!
I want to share this curry roasted cauliflower recipe the husband + I enjoyed this week for dinner. this is a great idea if you are looking to incorporate more “meatless” meals into your repertoire.
I’m not sure that I have ever actually roasted cauliflower, but it is fabulous and I will certainly be doing this again.
Ingredients:
- one head of cauliflower (chopped into small florets)
- EVOO
- curry powder
- 1-2 cloves of garlic
- sea salt + pepper
- brown rice (or any other whole grain, unprocessed type of rice)
- water + vegetable stock (or other desired stock)
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (cooked OR canned – well rinsed)
- juice of one lime
Method:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- add desired amount of rice to a medium sized pot on high heat (rice:water = 1:2 – I usually do half water, half stock to add a bit of flavour) with water/stock.
- bring water/stock to a boil, add rice + reduce heat to a simmer. cook until done. time will depending on the rice, mine took about 35 minutes.
- chop cauliflower head into small florets and place on a baking sheet. drizzle with EVOO, add desired amount of curry seasoning + a bit of sea salt/pepper. cook for 20-30 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft + lightly browned.
- when the rice is done cooking, remove from heat + let stand for 5 minutes.
- mince garlic and then combine with rice in a serving bowl.
- add chickpeas, juice of a lime and a bit more curry powder.
- when the cauliflower is done baking place on top of your rice + chickpea mixture.
- feel free to add a bit more curry powder + serve.
most blends of curry powder include coriander, turmeric, cumin, ginger, fenugreek + chill powder. each blend may be a little different, but they contain some serious health promoting ingredients.
turmeric is what gives curry it’s beautiful yellow colour + has been used in south asian cooking for centuries. turmeric has many health benefits including its anti-inflammatory properties. check this and this out for more information on why you should start including more in your cooking.
in terms of brands, I tend to buy ‘Simply Organic’ that you can find at most grocery + health food stores. I buy these products because I know they are made of pure, organic herbs + spices and DON’T include extra or unnecessary fillers + flavours. you can check out the ingredient list for their curry powder here.
there have been some great discussions happening on ‘the healthy ginger’ facebook page this week about a home birth vs. hospital birth. I posted this article and am so grateful for the personal experiences + resources being shared by everyone. my husband + I have lots to consider!
coming up next week – lots of goodness including how to naturally flavour your food without using fatty, preservative based sauces and dressings that line grocery store shelves. it is possible to add mouth watering flavour with whole food ingredients!
have a wonderful weekend friends!
