Whole Braised Cauliflower With Salsa Verde Orzo Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• Make the cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
• In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Add the head of cauliflower to a medium bowl and rub the spice mixture all over. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or cast iron pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, use tongs to transfer the seasoned cauliflower to the pot and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown all over. Remove the cauliflower from the pot and set aside.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan, along with the onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• Deglaze the pot with ½ cup (120 ml) of the vegetable stock, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice and stir to combine. Return the cauliflower to the pot, along with the remaining 1½ cups (360 ml) vegetable stock and the sprigs of parsley.
• Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven. Braise the cauliflower for 35-40 minutes, until tender but still holding together.
• While the cauliflower is braising, make the salsa verde: Add the garlic, shallot, parsley, mint, and cilantro to a food processor. Process for 1-2 minutes, until finely chopped.
• With the processor running, add the olive oil, salt, red wine vinegar, and cumin. Process until smooth, thick, and light green in color.
• Add the orzo to a medium bowl and spoon in the salsa verde. Toss until the orzo is well coated.
• Remove the cauliflower from the braising liquid and return the pot to the stove over medium heat. Reduce the braising liquid for 10-12 minutes, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt to taste.
• Scoop the orzo onto a serving platter and place the cauliflower on top. Spoon the reduced braising liquid over the cauliflower. Garnish with the chopped parsley.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast until brown and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Leave oven on. When almonds have cooled, chop coarsely.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss broccoli and cauliflower with 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on two baking sheets and roast until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix shallot and vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in anchovies, lemon juice, remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in almonds and parsley.
• Remove vegetables from oven, add to bowl and toss with sauce. Taste and add more salt, pepper, vinegar or lemon, if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
• Make the dressing: Use a knife to slice off the top third of the head of garlic, just enough so that all of the cloves are exposed but the head remains intact.
• Fill a small ovenproof saucepan with the olive oil and place the garlic bulb, cut side down, in the oil. Cover the pan with a lid and transfer to the oven.
• Bake for 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and is easily pierced with a paring knife. Let cool.
• Once the garlic and oil have cooled enough to handle, squeeze the cloves out of the garlic skin into a blender.
• Add the salt, pepper, water, lemon juice, and mustard to the blender. Puree until smooth.
• With the blender still running, slowly add the oil from the saucepan in a steady stream. The dressing should be a creamy and slightly thick. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, season the chicken with turmeric, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and sauté until firm and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
• To build the buddha bowls, divide the rice between 2 serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, turmeric chicken, shredded carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, and green onions and drizzle with roasted garlic dressing.
• Enjoy!