Name: Chickpea Date Pilaf
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (divided); 2 tsp ground coriander (divided); 2 tsp ground cumin (divided); 2 tsp turmeric powder (divided); 250 g cauliflower (cut into florets); 1 null onion (large, chopped); 1 null red pepper (deseeded and chopped); 2 clove garlic cloves (finely chopped); 50 g dried dates (roughly chopped); 400 g chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 250 g mixed grains (pre-cooked); 2 handful fresh coriander (chopped leaves); 50 g pistachios (shelled and chopped)

Instructions

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1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6).
2

In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp of olive oil (2 tbsp) with 1 tsp each of ground coriander (2 tsp), ground cumin (2 tsp), and turmeric powder (2 tsp). Toss the cauliflower (250 g) in the spice oil until coated. Transfer to a tray and roast for 10 minutes until tender.
3

Heat the remaining olive oil (2 tbsp) in a large pan. Fry the onion (1) for 5 minutes, then add the red pepper (1), garlic cloves (2 clove), dried dates (50 g), and chickpeas (400 g). Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in the remaining spices, roasted cauliflower, mixed grains (250 g), and half of the fresh coriander (2 handful). Heat through and season with pepper. Serve topped with the remaining coriander and pistachios (50 g).