Ingredients
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 large head of cauliflower, base trimmed, a few leaves intact
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400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
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2 tablespoons tahini
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60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
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60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra, to serve
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1/3 cup firmly packed fresh continental parsley leaves, plus extra, to serve
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1/3 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves
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55g (1/3 cup) pistachio kernels
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2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
Method
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1Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Combine the crushed cumin seeds and coriander. Place cauliflower in a baking dish. Pour 375ml (11 ⁄2 cups) water in the base of the dish. Spray cauliflower with oil. Rub with spices. Cover dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for a further 30-40 minutes or until golden and tender.
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2Meanwhile, process the chickpeas, tahini, 2 tbs lemon juice, 1 tbs olive oil, garlic and 1-2 tbs warm water in a food processor until thick and creamy. Season. Transfer to a bowl.
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3Clean processor. Add the mint, parsley, coriander and 2 tbs pistachios and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining 1 tbs lemon juice and 2 tbs olive oil. Process until mixture is smooth, adding 1-2 tbs water if necessary. Season.
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4Spread hummus over a large serving plate. Top with the roasted cauliflower and drizzle with herb dressing. Sprinkle with extra herbs, pomegranate and remaining 1 tbs pistachios to serve.
Source: taste.com.au
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