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Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Tunisian-Spiced Yogurt over Barley Risotto



January 12 2017, Thursday Dinner


WHAT for Oven-Roasted Cauliflower:
  • 1 small  head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Za'atar (optional)
  • few whole garlic cloves (optional)
  • 2-3 tbsp zested Parmesan cheese
WHAT for Pearl Barley Risotto:
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 2.5 cups of veg. broth
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3-4 small clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Per taste salt, pepper, red chili flakes
  • 0.5 cup chopped bell pepper, spinach or any other veggies at hand 
  • handful of raisins and roasted cashew
WHAT for Tunisian Spiced Yogurt:
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2  tbsp or as needed cold water
  • salt and pepper per taste
  • 1 tsp dried dill OR 2-3 tsp fresh chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced 
  • 1.5 tsp Ras el Hanout (Tunisian spice)
HOW:
  • For the cauliflower, preheat the oven to 425F. Toss the cauliflower, oil, salt, pepper and za'atar  and add whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet and roast until the cauliflower is golden in places, about 25 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
  • Add zested Parmesan cheese on top at the end and back form 2-5 minutes until crisp.
  • For the barley, heat oil in a pot and add onion and bell pepper and saute until cook. Add garlic, salt, pepper and red chili flakes and cook for 2-3 more mins.
  • Add barley, raisins and cashews and cook for 2-3 minutes and add veg. broth and bring to boil - about 10 minutes and then simmer on low until cooked al dente, about 10-15 minutes. Add spinach at the end and cook for other 1-2 mins.
  • For the yogurt, use a fork to stir together the yogurt, water and lemon juice. Add lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic, ras el hanout and dill and mix well. Add olive oil on top.
  • To assemble, divide the barley between individual bowls and add the cauliflower on top. Drizzle on a yogurt .
  • Enjoy!
Inspired by: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/coasted-cauliflower-with-cumin-r-5841c3be9df18138f709a5e2/
and
http://www.anediblemosaic.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-pearl-barley-bowls-with-creamy-tahini-dill-dressing/

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