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smashed cauliflower over yogurt with fresh herbs and pistachios

Moroccan Smashed Cauliflower with Garlic Yogurt

Elevate your next dinner with this delicious Moroccan Smashed Cauliflower. Crispy, spiced cauliflower served over tangy garlic yogurt and topped with pistachios and fresh herbs. It makes a flavourful side dish or appetizer that's sure to impress! 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
SERVINGS 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium/large head of cauliflower cut into medium size florets
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios
  • Small handful of fresh mint and parsley leaves chopped

Garlic Yogurt

  • 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, avocado oil, salt, pepper and spices. Mix well to fully coat the cauliflower.
    1 medium/large head of cauliflower, 3 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp sea salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne
  • Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, flip and bake for another 15-20 minutes until just fork tender.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and increase the temperature to 450℉. Using the bottom of a cup or a smooth mallet, gently flatten the cauliflower florets. Don't worry about any really small pieces of cauliflower. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy around the edges.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, make the garlic yogurt. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust garlic, lemon or salt to taste.
    3/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 1 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • In a shallow bowl or serving platter, spread out the garlic yogurt. Top with the smashed cauliflower and garnish with pistachios, mint and parsley.
    2 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios, Small handful of fresh mint and parsley leaves

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Notes

Make it vegan/dairy-free: use an unsweetened plant-based yogurt instead of greek yogurt.
Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge. Store the cauliflower and garlic yogurt in separate airtight containers. 
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