Roasted Curried Cauliflower with Golden Raisins and Almonds
 
 
This curried cauliflower is delicious hot or cold. It keeps well in the fridge and is the perfect low-maintenance side to bring to a dinner party.
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Recipe type: Sides
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓-1/2 cup vinaigrette
VINAIGRETTE
  • 1 cup macadamia nut oil
  • 1 granny smith apple, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon high quality curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoon turmeric
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoon seedy whole grain mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
  • 2-1/2 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss florets with olive oil and spread on baking sheet. Salt and pepper generously and roast cauliflower for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. Meanwhile, make the curry oil by heating a couple tablespoons of the macadamia oil in a large skillet, add onion and apple and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant. Stir in curry powder and turmeric and sauté until the spices darken slightly.
  3. Stir in the rest of the oil and boil for a few minutes so the flavors can infuse. Let cool then strain oil through fine mesh filter, discarding onion and apple.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, agave, vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, and a few grind of salt and pepper. Whisk this mixture into the curry oil. Refrigerate leftover vinaigrette for later use.
  5. In a large bowl, toss roasted cauliflower with almonds and golden raisins. Then add ⅓-1/2 cup of the vinaigrette according to your taste and toss to coat.
ENJOY!!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2014/03/11/roasted-curried-cauliflower-with-golden-raisins-and-almonds/