Lebanese Spiced- Roasted Cauliflower Chickpeas Salad

I had couple of Tbsp of Lebanese seven-spice blend and half cauliflower sitting in my refrigerator. Evil side of me went ‘Fry them’ and the Good side went ‘Roast them’. I decided to listen to my good side for once. Added left over chickpeas, spinach and again like my usual salads-No dressing required.

You need:

Cauliflower florets-broken into bits-3 cups
Boiled Chickpeas-2/3 cup
Baby Spinach- 50 gms
Rice bran Oil-1 Tbsp
Lebanese 7 Spice Blend -2.5 tsp
Lemon juice-1 Tbsp
Red Onion-1/4-sliced lengthwise
Salt-to taste
Garlic-1 clove (grated)
Almond Feta-cubed 1/4 cup [optional]

Method:

In a pan, add oil, add the spice blend, salt and let it roast for a minute on low flame.
Add cauliflower florets, chickpeas salt and toss well.
Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes.
Flip and let it roast for another 15 minutes
After the 15 minute mark, remove sprinkle grated garlic and another 10 minutes until cauliflower is well done 🙂
Chickpeas will be crispy-it adds a crouton texture to the salad
In a salad bowl, add chopped baby spinach, onions, roasted cauliflower & chickpeas, lemon juice, toss them together
Add Almond feta, give them a gentle mix and serve 🙂

Lebanese Roasted Cauliflower Salad

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

50 mins

Cauliflower & Chickpeas roasted to perfection with Lebanese spices

Author: Charanya

Recipe type: Vegan,Vegetarian,Glutenfree,Soyfree,Dressing free

Cuisine: Lebanese

Serves: 1 large bowl

Ingredients

Cauliflower florets-broken into bits-3 cups
Boiled Chickpeas-2/3 cup
Baby Spinach- 50 gms
Rice bran Oil-1 Tbsp
Lebanese 7 Spice Blend -2.5 tsp
Lemon juice-1 Tbsp
Red Onion-1/4-sliced lengthwise
Salt-to taste
Garlic-1 clove (grated)
Almond Feta-cubed ¼ cup [optional]

Instructions

In a pan, add oil, add the spice blend, salt and let it roast for a minute on low flame.
Add cauliflower florets, chickpeas salt and toss well.
Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes.
Flip and let it roast for another 15 minutes
After the 15 minute mark, remove sprinkle grated garlic and another 10 minutes until cauliflower is well done.
Chickpeas will be crispy-it adds a crouton texture to the salad
In a salad bowl, add chopped baby spinach, onions, roasted cauliflower & chickpeas, lemon juice, toss them together
Add Almond feta, give them a gentle mix and serve

Notes

Add garlic only at the end to bring out all the flavors.
All toasted almonds/cucumber for a more summery feel