Roasted Cauliflower with Honey, Labne and Popped Quinoa

Roasted Cauliflower over Honey Labne with Popped Quinoa

1 head cauliflower, in florets

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

(other spices may be used – turmeric, curry powder, five spice powder, whatever you are in the mood for but about 1 tablespoon would be a good amount for 1 head of cauliflower)

1 cup labne (or vegan yogurt or sour cream)

2 tablespoons honey

1 orange, cut into segments

½ cup quinoa

Chopped parsley, mint, or cilantro for garnish.

Toss the cauliflower with the spices, oil and salt and pepper. Allow to sit for an hour or so.

Heat oven to 425 and Roast cauliflower for 20-30 minutes

While cauliflower is roasting, pop quinoa in a dry pan (like cooking popcorn). They pop fast, keep the seeds moving so they don’t burn.

When Cauliflower is done, spread the labne around the middle of a plate, drizzle with the honey and sprinkle with some of the quinoa.

Place the roasted cauliflower on top and sprinkle with quinoa.

Garnish with herbs and place orange segments around the plate.

This technique also works really well with carrots or other roasted root vegetables

Video of this process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRyX4IrUuVo&t=624s