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/