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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
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In a large bowl, add ¼ cup olive oil, turmeric, ground cumin, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Stir together to combine. Add florets to the bowl with oil mix. Stir to evenly coat. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add 2 tablespoons olive oil to warm. Add sliced shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4
Pour ½ cup vegetable stock into the pan and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and red pepper flakes. Add drained and rinsed butter beans and continue to simmer until cauliflower is ready.
5
On a large platter, layer roasted cauliflower and butter beans. Zest, then juice, a small lemon over the top of the dish. Cut basil leaves into ribbons and sprinkle on top. Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Maximize Cauliflower Browning 🔥Pat cauliflower completely dry before roasting and spread in a single layer without crowding the pan to achieve deep caramelization that brings out natural sweetness.
- Bloom Spices in Oil 🌿Toast the cumin, turmeric, and garlic powder in warm oil for 30 seconds before adding to the pan to unlock their essential oils and intensify their complex flavors.
- Add Butter Beans Late 🫘Fold in the butter beans during the final 10 minutes of cooking so they absorb flavors without becoming mushy or falling apart.
- Finish with Fresh Basil 🌱Tear fresh basil and drizzle with lemon juice just before serving to preserve its delicate flavor and add brightness that balances the earthy roasted vegetables.
- Balance Heat and Acidity ⚖️Taste as you season and add red pepper flakes and fresh lemon juice in small increments to create the perfect harmony between heat, brightness, and richness.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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