Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- One 3-pound head of cauliflower, cored and separated into 1-inch florets
- Salt
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 4 kumquats, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- In a small skillet, toast the coriander seeds and peppercorns over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool completely.
- Grind the spices to a powder and transfer to a small bowl.
- Stir in the olive oil, garlic, turmeric and crushed red pepper.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle the cauliflower with the olive oil mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and roast for 25 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender; scrape the cauliflower into a serving bowl.
- Add the shallot rings, kumquats and cilantro and toss well.
- Serve hot or warm.
coriander seeds, white peppercorns, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, ground turmeric, red pepper, head of cauliflower, salt, shallot, kumquats, cilantro
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/turmeric-roasted-cauliflower (may not work)