Name: Roasted Cauliflower Freekeh Pilaf
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 1 null head cauliflower (large, tightly packed); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for roasting); 0.5 tsp salt (to taste); 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for sautéing); 0.25 cup slivered almonds (or sliced); 1.25 cup cracked freekah (rinsed); 2 clove garlic cloves (pressed or minced); 0.5 tsp salt (for pilaf); 0.25 tsp cumin ground (ground); 0.25 tsp coriander ground (ground); 3 cup vegetable stock (or water); 0.33 cup tahini (creamy); 3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh); 2 clove garlic cloves (pressed or minced); 1 pinch red pepper flakes (generous pinch); 0.33 cup water (to thin); 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 pinch black pepper (to taste); 1 handful fresh parsley (chopped); 0.25 cup vegan feta cheese (crumbled); 1 handful raisins (small); 1 sprinkle sesame seeds (for topping)

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower (1 head) florets with extra-virgin olive oil (3 tbsp), salt (0.5 tsp), and black pepper (0.5 tsp) on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and charred on the edges.
2

In a heavy saucepan, warm extra-virgin olive oil (1 tbsp). Sauté slivered almonds (0.25 cup) for about 3 minutes until fragrant and golden.
3

Stir in cracked freekah (1.25 cup), garlic cloves (2 clove), salt (0.5 tsp), cumin ground (0.25 tsp), and coriander ground (0.25 tsp). Toast for 1 minute. Add vegetable stock (3 cup), bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
4

Drain any excess liquid, cover the pot, and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
5

Whisk tahini (0.33 cup), lemon juice (3 tbsp), garlic cloves (2 clove), red pepper flakes (1 pinch), and water (0.33 cup) in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt (1 pinch) and black pepper (1 pinch) to taste.
6

Serve the roasted cauliflower over the freekeh pilaf. Drizzle with tahini dressing and top with fresh parsley (1 handful), vegan feta cheese (0.25 cup), raisins (1 handful), and sesame seeds (1 sprinkle).