#spicedcauliflower

[andrewgraham]

Mountain Clay

[vsmnd]

These crispy and flavorful air fryer cauliflower bites are perfect for snacking or serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. They're seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a crunchy exterior with a tender interior. Plus, they're vegan-friendly and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional.

Instructions: Get the air fryer ready by heating it up to 375F 190C. Cauliflower florets should be mixed with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until they are well covered. Make sure there is enough space in the air fryer basket so that the cauliflower florets are all in one layer. If you want the cauliflower to be golden brown and crispy, air fry it for 15 to 20 minutes and shake the basket every so often. You can add nutritional yeast to the cauliflower bites before serving if you want to make them taste even better. As a tasty snack or starter, serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Three Oak Violets

[demiblog]

Spiced Cauliflower w/ Jasmine Rice & Greek Yogurt Sauce 🍲

Every week I try to post at least one recipe that’s fun, easy, and delicious!🍴

I was intrigued by this recipe and wasn’t really sure how it would come out. Let me tell you: I will be making this again! 

After my first bite, my tastebuds went wild.

This recipe is exactly what I love about trying new things! It was adventurous for me since cooking is a recently discovered passion, but it’s helped me gain confidence in my abilities.  

There’s nothing like making something new and having it turn out delicious 😍

As usual, this recipe is packed with tasty and nutritious ingredients; many with positive health benefits (other than being delicious of course!) Some of these include but are not limited to:

Cauliflower (antioxidant rich, anti-inflammatory, aids in digestion, reduces blood pressure, improves kidney function & many more!) 

Ginger (prevention of cancer, anti-inflammatory, helps fight infections, lowers cholesterol, reduces risk of heart disease & many more!)

Garlic (boosts immunity, reduces blood pressure, improves cholesterol & many more!) 

Turmeric (prevention and treatment of cancer, prevention of Alzheimer’s, fights depression, lowers risk of heart disease, & many more!) 

Cumin (aids in digestion, prevention of diabetes, boosts immune system, helps fight viral infections & many more!) 

“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates

What you will need:

*I like to use organic when possible.

I like to make things my own. I tweaked this recipe a little to make it more to my liking and you should too! Not crazy about cilantro? Use less. LOVE garlic? Use a little more ( I did!) 

These spice measurements are suggested amounts. Use spices “to taste” to find out exactly how you like it! 

Cauliflower (1 large head)

Green Beans (6-8oz)

Jasmine Rice (¾ cup uncooked)

Plain Greek Yogurt (½ Cup)

Garlic (3 cloves)

Lime (1)

Cilantro (1 small bunch) 

Cashews (3-4 tablespoons)

Ginger (1-2 inch piece)

Rice Flower (⅓ Cup)

Sweet Chili Sauce (¼ cup)

Paprika (1 teaspoon)

Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon)

Ground Coriander (1 teaspoon)

Ancho Chile Powder (1teaspoon)

Ground Turmeric (¼ teaspoon)

Ground Cardamom (¼ teaspoon)

Cayenne Pepper (¼ teaspoon)

Ground Nutmeg (¼ teaspoon)

Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Olive Oil

Large Non-Stick Skillet/Pan

Small Pot w/ Lid

Mixing Bowls (2) One large & one small

Helper (Optional) 😺 Apollo loves to help me out in the kitchen! 

Prep the ingredients. Mix spices to create spice blend. Cut cauliflower into florets. Cut the ends off the green beans and cut into 2 inch pieces. Mince garlic. Mince ginger. Quarter lime. Pick cilantro leaves off stems; keep leaves whole but finely mince stems and keep separate. 

Make Greek Yogurt Sauce. In the small bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, minced cilantro stems, half the garlic, & the juice from 2 lime wedges. Add salt & pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.

Cook the rice. Combine rice with 1.5 cups of water in small pot with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to simmer. Let simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork.

Cook the cauliflower. In the large non-stick pan, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water and cook another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Spice the cauliflower. Transfer to large mixing bowl. Add rice flower, spice blend, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat cauliflower.

Heat a thin layer of olive oil on medium-high heat. It should cover the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add coated cauliflower (tap excess flour off beforehand). Cook for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until cauliflower is crispy and cooked on all sides.

Add the green beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Add ginger, cashews, and remaining garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Add sweet chili sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once all vegetables are cooked thoroughly, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Plate your dish. Divide rice between two bowls. Divide cauliflower mixture and vegetables on top of rice. Garnish with some yogurt sauce and whole cilantro leaves. Place lime wedge in each bowl. 

ENJOY!!!! 🍲🍴😍

I found this recipe on Blue Apron