Name: Moroccan Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite size florets; 1 tbs avocado oil; 1/2 tbs ground dried turmeric; 1/4 tbs ground dried ginger; 1/4 tbs ground dried coriander; 2 tbs chopped cilantro; 3 tbs dried figs or rasins; 3 tbs slivered almonds, toasted; 1 zest of lime; 1/2 tbs lime juice; salt and pepper to taste

NourishSidesWhole 30PaleoGluten Free

Apr 22

Written By Germaine Benoit

By now, we all know turmeric is good stuff … right! We know it's probably a good idea to have it worked in regularly, but somehow it just doesn't happen! In case you've been MIA, turmeric is one of the best anti-inflammatory and immune boosting herbs out there. It has anti-cancer effects and has been shown to protect the liver against toxins.

It's best prepared with fat and pepper - both enhance its bioavailability, and we should aim for about one teaspoon per day. This is my take on cauliflower with turmeric - the toasted almonds add a crunchiness and the raisins add a hint of sweetness …. you could also use dried figs. It is delicious - but more importantly, all the ingredients are good for you! I served this with grilled lamb chops tonight, but would also be great with wild caught salmon, grilled chicken, or even shrimp and a side salad.

Moroccan Cauliflower

Yield: 4

Author: Germaine Benoit/ Nourished + Empowered

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite size florets
1 tbs avocado oil
1/2 tbs ground dried turmeric
1/4 tbs ground dried ginger
1/4 tbs ground dried coriander
2 tbs chopped cilantro
3 tbs dried figs or rasins
3 tbs slivered almonds, toasted
1 zest of lime
1/2 tbs lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425'
Cut cauliflower into bite size florets then toss with 1 Tbs avocado oil and 1/2 tsp salt and place on a large baking sheet lined in parchment
Once oven is preheated, place cauliflower in the oven and roast untill done, about 35 mins - stir every 10 mins to make sure they cook evenly
While that cooks, chop cilantro and zest and juice your lime. Place to the side
Mix your dired turmeric, coriander, and ginger together in a small bowl. Place to the side till ready to toss together
In a hot skillet, add the 3 Tbs of slivered almonds and roast till lightly browned, then place to the side, as well
Once cauliflower is ready, remove from the oven
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and toss
Taste for salt and acid - if it needs more salt, add it - if it needs more acid, add more lime juice or zest