Crispy Cauliflower
with Warm Chickpea Salad & Pickled Pepper Tahini Drizzle
Seasoned cauliflower coated in a airy batter and baked to crispy perfection is served atop smoky tahini-dressed chickpeas. Sweet, brined piquanté peppers from South Africa add a pop of vibrancy to this gluten-free fusion favorite.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (divided)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cauliflower head, trimmed and cut into florets
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 lemon, juiced (divided)
- 1 shallot, peeled and minced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 6 oz organic chickpeas
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 oz red piquanté peppers
- 0.25 oz basil, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil*
- 1/2 tsp Salt*
- 1/2 tsp Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine just half the paprika, rice flour, nutritional yeast, cumin seeds, ½ tsp salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and ⅓ cup water in medium bowl and whisk until smooth batter forms. Add cauliflower and stir to coat. (4-servings: 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, ⅔ cup water) (TIP: Make sure to fill in all of the cauliflower crevices with batter to ensure an even, crispy texture.)
Brush foil-lined baking sheet with oil. Transfer coated cauliflower to baking sheet and roast until golden brown and crispy, 20 to 24 minutes. Whisk together tahini, maple, just half the lemon juice, remaining paprika, 2 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. (4-servings: use ¼ cup water)
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until garlic and shallot are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chickpeas and remaining lemon juice and stir until chickpeas are warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil)
Divide warm chickpea salad between two bowls and top with crispy cauliflower. Sprinkle with piquanté peppers and basil and drizzle with tahini dressing. Tuck in!