Golden Turmeric Rice with Roasted Cauliflower by @deliciouslyella

50 min

4 servings

🥦

1

Cauliflower

🧅

3

Shallots

🫘

240 g

Beluga lentils

🫙

1.5 tsp

Ground turmeric

🫒

4 tbsp

Olive oil

🧄

0.5

Garlic

🥜

100 g

Cashews

🍋

1

Lemon

🫙

2

Cloves

🫙

2

Cardamom pods

🪵

0.5

Cinnamon stick

🌿

2

Bay leaves

🍚

150 g

Brown basmati rice

🍁

1 tbsp

Maple syrup

🌿

1 bunch

Coriander

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

💧

380 ml

Water

  1. Heat

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan / 425°F.

  2. Add
    • Cauliflower
    • Shallots
    • Beluga lentils

    Add the cauliflower, shallots and lentils to a large tray with 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and lots of black pepper, toss well and spread into an even layer.

  3. Slice
    • Garlic

    Slice the very top off ½ bulb of garlic, wrap it tightly in foil and tuck it onto the tray.

  4. Roast
    • Cauliflower
    • Shallots
    • Beluga lentils

    Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until everything is golden and crisp.

  5. Warm
    • Olive oil

    Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over a low heat.

  6. Add
    • Cashews
    • Lemon
    • Cloves

    Add the cashews, lemon rind, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and bay leaves and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant.

  7. Stir
    • Brown basmati rice
    • Water
    • Salt

    Stir in the rice, then pour in 375ml water and ½ tsp salt.

  8. Boil
    • Water

    Bring to the boil, then cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.

  9. Step

    Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 10–15 minutes with the lid on.

  10. Squeeze
    • Garlic
    • Lemon
    • Maple syrup

    Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a small bowl and whisk with the lemon juice, maple syrup, 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp turmeric, salt and black pepper to make the dressing.

  11. Stir
    • Brown basmati rice
    • Cauliflower
    • Shallots

    Fluff the rice, tip into a serving bowl, then stir through the roasted cauliflower mixture, half the coriander and half the dressing.

  12. Garnish
    • Salt
    • Coriander

    Finish with a pinch of sea salt flakes, scatter over the remaining coriander and serve with the rest of the dressing on the side.

Golden Turmeric Rice with Roasted Cauliflower by @deliciouslyella

50 min

4 servings

🥦

1

Cauliflower

🧅

3

Shallots

🫘

240 g

Beluga lentils

🫙

1.5 tsp

Ground turmeric

🫒

4 tbsp

Olive oil

🧄

0.5

Garlic

🥜

100 g

Cashews

🍋

1

Lemon

🫙

2

Cloves

🫙

2

Cardamom pods

🪵

0.5

Cinnamon stick

🌿

2

Bay leaves

🍚

150 g

Brown basmati rice

🍁

1 tbsp

Maple syrup

🌿

1 bunch

Coriander

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

💧

380 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan / 425°F.

  2. Step 2/12

    Add the cauliflower, shallots and lentils to a large tray with 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and lots of black pepper, toss well and spread into an even layer.

    🥦Cauliflower
    🧅Shallots
    🫘Beluga lentils
    🫙Ground turmeric
    🫒Olive oil
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🍳Tray
  3. Step 3/12

    Slice the very top off ½ bulb of garlic, wrap it tightly in foil and tuck it onto the tray.

    🧄Garlic
    🧻Foil
    🍳Tray
  4. Step 4/12

    Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until everything is golden and crisp.

    🥦Cauliflower
    🧅Shallots
    🫘Beluga lentils
    🧄Garlic
    🍳Tray
  5. Step 5/12

    Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over a low heat.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍲Saucepan
  6. Step 6/12

    Add the cashews, lemon rind, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and bay leaves and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant.

    🥜Cashews
    🍋Lemon
    🫙Cloves
    🫙Cardamom pods
    🪵Cinnamon stick
    🌿Bay leaves
    🍲Saucepan
  7. Step 7/12

    Stir in the rice, then pour in 375ml water and ½ tsp salt.

    🍚Brown basmati rice
    💧Water
    🧂Salt
    🍲Saucepan
  8. Step 8/12

    Bring to the boil, then cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.

    💧Water
    🍲Saucepan
  9. Step 9/12

    Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 10–15 minutes with the lid on.

    🍲Saucepan
  10. Step 10/12

    Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a small bowl and whisk with the lemon juice, maple syrup, 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp turmeric, salt and black pepper to make the dressing.

    🧄Garlic
    🍋Lemon
    🍁Maple syrup
    🫒Olive oil
    🫙Ground turmeric
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🥣Bowl
    🥄Whisk
  11. Step 11/12

    Fluff the rice, tip into a serving bowl, then stir through the roasted cauliflower mixture, half the coriander and half the dressing.

    🍚Brown basmati rice
    🥦Cauliflower
    🧅Shallots
    🫘Beluga lentils
    🌿Coriander
    🥣Serving bowl
  12. Step 12/12

    Finish with a pinch of sea salt flakes, scatter over the remaining coriander and serve with the rest of the dressing on the side.

    🧂Salt
    🌿Coriander
    🥣Serving bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Legumes, Spices, Oils, Nuts, Fruits, Herbs, Grains, Sweeteners, Liquids

Ingredients

Cauliflower, Shallots, Beluga lentils, Ground turmeric, Olive oil, Garlic, Cashews, Lemon, Cloves, Cardamom pods, Cinnamon stick, Bay leaves, Brown basmati rice, Maple syrup, Coriander, Salt, Black pepper, Water

Notes

Cauliflower (broken into florets), Shallots (thinly sliced), Garlic (half a bulb), Lemon (peel shaved in 1cm strips, juice used for dressing), Cloves (whole), Brown basmati rice (rinsed), Coriander (roughly chopped), Water (for cooking the rice)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Calories

540 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Carbohydrates: 68g, Fat: 21g, Fiber: 13g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.5mg, Magnesium: 95mg, Potassium: 850mg, Zinc: 2.2mg, Sodium: 380mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 65mg, Folate: 120mcg, Vitamin K: 25mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Tray, Foil, Saucepan, Bowl, Whisk, Serving bowl

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Meal Prep, Everyday Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Crunchy, Creamy

Flavors

Spiced, Citrusy, Savory, Sweet Undertone, Earthy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Refrigerate in an airtight container : 3-4 days (cool completely before storing,keep below 5°C), Freeze : up to 2 months (store in a freezer-safe airtight container,thaw in fridge overnight before reheating)